September Theme: Interconnectedness
Annual Ministry Theme: Interconnectedness
SUNDAY, September 24, 2023
“Spiritual and Life Skills Necessary to Thrive in Our Interconnected World”
SERVICE STARTS at 10:30am
Sunday, September 24, 2023
“Spiritual and Life Skills Necessary to Thrive in Our Interconnected World”
10:30am in person and on YouTube
Reverend Rebecca will be preaching “Spiritual and Life Skills Necessary to Thrive in Our Interconnected World.” Her reflections will set the stage and challenge us to think deeply as we spend this year exploring the multilayered reality of this year’s annual ministry theme, interconnectedness. This sermon will outline several core principles we are called upon to utilize in these times.
Representation and How to Get It: A solo play inspired by Julia Ward Howe
by Joyce Van Dyke
Representation and How to Get It brings the visionary politics of Julia Ward Howe into our own time. Author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, writer, human rights activist, and Unitarian preacher, she prophesied our nation’s crisis today when she said that one day we would lose our democracy — if this country remains an America for some of us, and not an America for all of us. The stakes are high, and Julia demands to know: what are we doing about it? Elaine Vaan Hogue stars as Julia Ward Howe in this production directed by Judy Braha.
Showtimes:
Saturday, September 23 at 7pm
Sunday, September 24 at 1pm
Talkbacks:
Saturday: Julia Ward Howe Leans In, 2023 – A conversation with the playwright, director, and actor about the genesis and creation of the play, and what makes artists want to take on civic-minded projects and activism in the arts.
Sunday: Women Taking Action – A conversation, moderated by director Judy Braha, about leadership, community action, and personal journeys in activism with Rev. Rebecca Bryan (First Religious Society), Heather Shand (Newburyport City Council President, Councilor, Ward 3), Afroz Khan (Newburyport City Councilor-at-large), and Sunny Douglas (City of Newburyport DEI).
Advance tickets:
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https://bit.ly/JWHSundayTicket
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