After the spur of the #metoo movement in 2018, Rev. Debus was inspired to rewrite this sermon to reflect on systemic sexism and gender inequality. Women’s personal freedoms are under even more threat now, and we must reflect deeply, confront discomfort, and work towards a beloved community of justice, dignity, and interdependence. We must validate our righteous anger and channel it into empowerment and collective action. Through our collective effort, we can create a more just and equitable society.
Rev. Kimberley Debus is a community minister based in Takoma Park, Maryland, inspiring an artful and art-filled faith. Describing herself, she says, “” I am many things at many times…
Professionally: a writer, editor, singer, actor, director, designer, muse, and minister. Having served in a congregation, I am now a community minister, working with congregations in the area of arts and worship.
Personally: a queer, cis-gendered woman who loves art, theatre, film, books, television, music.
Spiritually: a seeker, a journeyer, a radical Universalist with process tendencies, and in the true “wrestles with God” meaning, a Daughter of Israel. My home is Unitarian Universalism.
Mentally: I am a deep thinker, a minister, a chanteuse.”
Read by Alec Peck
Topics: Activism, Anger, Current or Recent Events, Principle 2. Justice, Equity, and Compassion in human relations, Principle 6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all, Women, Women's Issues