We recognize that creation testifies to the overflowing energy of God’s presence in our world. Our generosity, ability to forgive, and desire for more life witness to this divine energy within us. Sexuality, as an inner drive toward others and beyond the self, is more than physical expression. Healthy intimate relationships alleviate our existential anxiety, helping us realize our worth. Agape, divine love, builds on eros and expands our sense of self. It drives us to foster life-giving relationships, reflecting God’s passion for life. Embracing human sexuality, we cultivate deeper connections and become more fully human in love and justice.
May we recognize and embody the divine energy within us,
fostering deep, life-giving relationships that reflect
God's boundless love and passion for life.
(inspired by: Richard Rohr and Cynthia Bourgeault, God as Us!; Kelly Brown Douglas, Sexuality and the Black Church; James D. Whitehead and Evelyn Eaton Whitehead, Holy Eros)