Rev. Sara Yoos: Racism, the Pandemic, & Where Is Jesus?

In a powerful sermon she preached recently, Rev. Sara Yoos spoke to the prevalance of racism in America, particularly through her experience as an Asian American. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, racism has reared its ugly head again and again and again, partially due to fear. In Sara's prophetic message, she tells us that when we feel fear, "We can choose to channel that fear into racism, we can choose to hide; or we can choose to be compassionate with ourselves, and with others.” She encourages us to lean into curiousity and courage, and to look for Jesus not in "normalcy" but in the wounds of others, and even ourselves. If we can do that, we can experience the peace and healing that only Christ can bring.

Grab a cup of your favorite tea or coffee, and settle in for a powerful conversation that covers everything from racism to #blessed, and where we can find Jesus amidst it all.

Rev. Sara Yoos is a pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, WI. She is a brilliant theologian, a mother, and a prophetic preacher. You can find and listen to her sermons online.