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!
Topics: Lay Led Service, UU Values