https://joelssermons.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/20191006sermon.mp3
The audio recording includes a follow up reflection from Jenny Campagna, beginning around minute 18.
Genesis 1:26-31, John 1:14
One of the more daunting aspects of speaking about sex and sexuality in a congregation, is just how many differences we bring into the room. In the few conversations I’ve had anticipating this Healthy Sexuality series, a wide range of life experience has already showed up. For one person, growing up in the free love sexual revolution of the 60’s resulted in a need to form more disciplined habits and attitudes toward sex later in life. For another person, growing up in the evangelical purity culture of the 90’s included a shame based view of the body and sex that still lingers.
Sexuality, by its very nature, is intensely personal. It speaks to our deep needs and most raw vulnerabilities. Sexuality is expressed differently at different stages of life, whether we are single or partnered. Sexual violence is pervasive, and the resulting trauma can be a life’s work to heal. Sexual intimacy can be profoundly meaningful, pleasurable, and restorative. All this is true.
And, oh yeah, sex is still the main way people make babies. Infertility, miscarriage, birthing and...