Special Announcement – In Response to the Death of George Floyd
Dear Congregation:
I wanted to make sure that you received this information as soon as possible.
While we are seeing many around our nation and community responding to the death of George Floyd, we are aware that he is just among the many who have died as a result of institutional racism.
Many of you have asked, “What can I do?â€
First of all, we can all educate ourselves by exploring our own lives and how we, as white people, have benefitted from the system. On Monday, we sent out a list of resources – books, articles, podcasts and movies – that can empower you with greater understanding of racism in our country.
Tomorrow evening, Thursday, June 4 at 7 pm, my colleague, The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg, Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church, will be offering a program on anti-racism resources.
“For Such a Time as This: Anti-racism Resources for Building the Beloved Community”                        Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg                                                                                                                       Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Zoom: uuma.zoom.us/j/98156575224
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,98156575224#
Dial: +1 301 715 8592
(Meeting ID: 981 5657 5224)
This program is being offered to other congregations in Frederick, as well.
Secondly, if you are comfortable participating in a peaceful demonstration, one is scheduled for Friday, June 5th. This event is being planned by young adults. Here’s a link to their video conversation to give you an idea of their vision for the event: https://www.facebook.com/rougexroyal/videos/3002024893213420/
The demonstration on Friday will begin at Mullinix Park with people gathering at 4:30. If you wish, you can come to the church at 4:15 and walk down with a group from ERUCC. Please make sure you wear a mask and bring a water bottle. If you wish, make a sign to bring along. Come at 3:30 if you need sign making materials – we have plenty of paper and markers at the church. And yes, we will be maintaining physical distancing.
Pam Shepp invites us to watch the movie, “Just Mercy,†and join a discussion about on Sunday, June 7th at 7 pm. Warner Bros. has made, “Just Mercy†free this month to stream on digital platforms in order to educate viewers on systematic racism.   To join the discussion follow these links: Barbara Daniel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Just Mercy Conversation
Time: Jun 7, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87067537643?pwd=ZDJ3SEkrZ3JWcTR4WlZWVjFNNFhWQT09
Meeting ID: 870 6753 7643
Password: 827642
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