Pleasure Activism

Burnout is a predictable outcome of a culture that treats pushing past our limits as virtue. In this sermon, we’ll explore how rest, joy, creativity, and pleasure are not distractions from justice work, but are essential to its sustainability and outcomes. Drawing on science and the work of adrienne maree brown, Audre Lorde, and Tricia Hersey, we’ll consider how chronic stress narrows our thinking, and how rest and joy unlock transformative possibilities. Janelle Brittain serves as Worship Associate, with Dr. Emma Farrell. Jenn Wisegarver, soloist, and Gregory Shifrin on piano will provide our music.

Today’s offering will be shared with Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism or BLUU, whose mission is to expand the power and capacity of Black UUs within Unitarian Universalism; provide support, information, and resources for Black Unitarian Universalists; and justice-making and liberation for Black people through our faith. 

Upcoming Services

February 15 – I’m Not Okay, You’re Not Okay, and That’s Okay; Rev. Eileen

February 22 – In Community Today; Rev. Susan

March 1 – God Doesn’t Give You More Than You Can Handle and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves; Rev. Eileen