5/25/25

Sermon: "Beloved in the Midst: Letting Love Speak Even When Grief Is Louder"

Join us for a soul-stirring word from Minister-in-Training Nala Toussaint during our May 25th Sunday Service at Rivers of Living Waters United Church of Christ. In this sermon, Nala weaves together themes of grief, Black femme queen theology, and divine intimacy—inviting us to reflect on how God meets us in the tension between heartbreak and hope.

Drawing from lived experience, scriptural insight, and cultural wisdom, this message calls us back to ourselves and to community with tenderness, truth, and transformative love.

Key themes include:

  • Honoring mental health in ministry

  • The sacredness of ballroom and queer/trans community

  • Reclaiming the body as a home for healing

  • Affirming God’s presence amid trauma and loss

Whether you’re grieving, seeking clarity, or simply needing a reminder that you are held—this message is for you.

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