Midweek Message January 15

I’ll bet your heart is a bit broken this week, too.  One week after the shooting of Nicole Good, another person has been shot in Minneapolis by ICE and the citizens of that city are out in freezing temperatures, whistling their alerts, putting their bodies and cars in the way of ICE agents - and standing up for justice as gaseous pepper balls are hurled at their bodies.  If you have been wondering how to talk to kids about this, the UUA has put out some resources.  I recommend checking in to see what kids have heard before diving in. 

On Tuesday, Rev. Charlotte, and I, along with about 50 other ministers went to the state capital to welcome our legislators back to their first day in session with song, prayer and pleas to live their purported faiths as they legislate for us all. Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson had hugs and words of thanks for each of us, and Nashville Rep. Justin Jones came in to our cheers, bearing a full size flag with the words “ABOLISH ICE”.  Indeed.

Our eblast regularly advertises the work you can do locally with/for our Immigrant Justice Action Team at FUUN.

And if you just need a mental and spiritual boost after all of the unsettling news of the world where our country continues to be the epicenter, consider starting 30 Days of Love.  Nourish yourself not only because you are worth nourishing, but also so that you can live into our values.  30 days of love starts this coming Monday!  Love is at the epicenter of our shared values.  Live in that epicenter as much as you can during these challenging times!

With love,

Rev. Jennifer