Opening Words – “My People” by Langston Hughes The night is beautiful, So the faces of my people. The stars are beautiful, So the eyes of my people. Beautiful, also is the sun. Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people. Responsive Reading – adapted from “Dusk” by Langston Hughes Wandering in the dusk, Sometimes You get lost in the dusk— And sometimes not. Beating your fists Against the wall, You break your bones Against the wall— But sometimes not. Walls have been known To fall, Dusk turn...
Social Justice
Social Action Sunday – January 24, 2016
Social Action Sunday – January 24, 2016 Three speakers included: Mark Harris speaking about First Parish and our faith commitment to make a difference in the world; Laura Wagner the Executive Director of UU Mass Action will tell us all about ways you can be involved in advocacy for issues that UUs across the state are committed to; Amira Elamri, a refugee from Syria will tell her personal story of flight from her homeland, inspiring us to become involved in immigrant rights. Call to Worship...
“My Social Action Practice” – Lay Service with Will Twombly, Sue Kuder and John Portz – March 25, 2012
“My Social Action Practice” First Parish of Watertown - Lay Service March, 25, 2012 Call to Worship - from Jean Vanier A community becomes truly and radiantly one when all its member have a sense of urgency. There are too many people in the world who have no hope. There are too many cries which go unheard. There are too many people dying in loneliness. It is when the members of a community realize that they are not there simply for themselves or their own sanctification, but to welcome the...
“Judging and Genocide” by Mark W. Harris – October 28, 2007
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“Free At Last” – January 16, 2005 Derrick Jackson
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