Access Sunday | October 10, 2021 | Brooke Dooley

The Rev. Brooke Dooley, our Associate Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on Luke 5:17-20, titled “Access Sunday" on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.

 

A brief synopsis:

This sermon reflects on Access Sunday and the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in church life and society. It highlights how the pandemic exacerbated isolation for people with disabilities and the ongoing need for accessibility and allyship. The sermon draws on the story of the paralyzed man in Luke, where his friends dismantle a roof to ensure he could reach Jesus, illustrating the importance of challenging barriers. The message emphasizes listening to marginalized voices and dismantling systems of exclusion while recognizing the complexity of healing as embracing the fullness of one’s identity, not erasing it.

 

Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2021.

 

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