Astronaut Victor Glover Delivers Heartfelt Sermon to Fans After Historic Artemis II Mission

The Artemis II pilot shared an uplifting message of community and faith with a crowd of supporters gathered outside his Houston home.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:03pm

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A bold, abstract painting in soft blues, greens, and golds depicting sweeping celestial arcs, concentric circles, and precise spirals, representing the cosmic forces and spiritual resonance of the Artemis II mission to the moon.The Artemis II mission's historic voyage to the moon inspired a profound sense of wonder and spiritual connection, as expressed in astronaut Victor Glover's uplifting homecoming sermon.Houston Today

Astronaut Victor Glover, who recently returned to Earth after the historic Artemis II mission, delivered an inspiring sermon to a crowd of fans and supporters gathered outside his Houston home. In a viral video, Glover spoke about the importance of being good neighbors and loving one another, drawing cheers and cries of 'Amen!' from the crowd.

Why it matters

Glover's message of unity and faith resonated with many as he became the first Black astronaut to orbit the moon. His heartfelt remarks highlighted the broader significance of the Artemis II mission in inspiring people, especially underrepresented communities, to dream big and explore the cosmos.

The details

In the video, Glover, wearing his royal-blue NASA jumpsuit, addressed the flag-waving crowd from his driveway, saying, 'Some of us have never met before. And you know whose fault that is? Ours. So let's choose to do this. Let's be this more. Let's be neighbors.' He also quoted the Bible, saying, 'I don't know if you heard me say it, but God told us to love Him with all that we are and love our neighbors as ourselves.' The crowd erupted in applause and cries of 'Amen!' as Glover concluded by telling them, 'I love you, and we love you.'

  • Glover and the Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The viral video of Glover's sermon was posted on TikTok on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Victor Glover

A 49-year-old NASA astronaut who was part of the historic Artemis II mission, becoming the first Black astronaut to orbit the moon.

Artemis II

The second mission in NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon and establish a sustainable presence there.

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What they’re saying

“Some of us have never met before. And you know whose fault that is? Ours. So let's choose to do this. Let's be this more. Let's be neighbors.”

— Victor Glover, NASA Astronaut

“I don't know if you heard me say it, but God told us to love Him with all that we are and love our neighbors as ourselves.”

— Victor Glover, NASA Astronaut

“I love you, and we love you.”

— Victor Glover, NASA Astronaut

What’s next

NASA will now review mission data from Artemis II before finalizing plans for Artemis III, which will also involve a lunar fly-by but no landing. The next potential moon landing is scheduled for 2028 with Artemis IV.

The takeaway

Glover's inspiring message of community, faith, and exploration resonated with his supporters, highlighting the broader significance of the Artemis II mission in inspiring people, especially underrepresented communities, to dream big and reach for the stars.