Laura Gordon

Slavery, Jim Crow and continued systemic racism have resulted in a racial wealth gap between Black and White Americans.  Many advocate for cash reparations.  But repairing the harm will require more than just a onetime cash payment.  True repentance and repair for centuries of horrific violence is needed.  According to Maimonides’ Law of Repentance, there are five steps we need to undertake:  1) confession, or naming and owning the harm; 2) transformation; 3) making amends, or restitution and accepting consequences; 4) apology; and 5) making different choices.  So while cash reparations may help to close the racial wealth gap, only true repentance and repair will end white supremacy culture.

~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~

We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well, please wear a mask, or attend via Zoom.

Religious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. 

Contact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information.

Join us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall!