Should we “Defund the Police”? The philosophy of justice held by the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee, as discussed in the book “Covered With Night” by Nicole Eustace, is what we would today call restorative justice. Their concept of building accountability, creating a community of caring, and supporting basic human rights can combine to create safety without policing, prisons or punishment, as discussed by Zach Norris in his book “Defund Fear”. Abolitionists call for transformative justice, justice that does not bring further harm, but that brings accountability and healing.

~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 optional, but due to rising cases of Covid, strongly encouraged. If you are at risk from Covid, please wear an N95 mask. If you are not at risk, please wear a mask for the safety of other members of the fellowship. Everyone should practice social distancing (6 feet apart).

We will have coffee hour after the service in Fellowship Hall.