Tuesday, November 3, Sanctuary, 7-8pm. No livestream. America: Righteous Anger, Pride, and Hope - A Community Contemplative Prayer Service. With Rev. Jane Tuohy. Our regularly scheduled contemplative prayer service will be an open community gathering exploring the theme “America: Righteous Anger, Pride, and Hope.” In these challenging times, many of us are experiencing a complex mix of emotions, including anger, an emotion which many of us have been conditioned not to express. Yet when grounded in our deepest values, righteous anger can become a source of insight, courage, and positive change, and a powerful force for justice, healing, and transformation. Together, we will explore healthy and creative ways to express our righteous anger without becoming caught in the currents of divisiveness, hostility, and “othering” that are contributing to the unraveling of our national unity. We will also make space to reconnect with our pride in being American and to nurture hope for the future of our democracy. Through contemplation, reflection, and shared community, we will honor the emotional complexity of this moment in our nation's history. We will seek to strengthen our connections with one another and renew our shared commitment to a future that is more equitable, just, and sustainable—one that honors our profound interconnection within the web of life. All are welcome to join us for this evening of reflection, expression, and hope. Organized by Rev. Jane Tuohy and Joanna Fernandes, contemplative services will run the length of the church year on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm.
