Given the complexity of racial justice in our country, it’s possible than any mention of privilege would lead folks to think of white privilege and whether or not they think that is real. We won’t be specifically focusing on that, but rather, spend time considering privileges and responsibilities in community and how they connect with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s liberating work. This is a slightly different version of the service for that day that has been pre-published; thank you for your understanding.

On Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, we will explore the legacy of Black Unitarian ancestor, Rev. Egbert Ethelred Brown. He is considered the first Black Unitarian minister, although figures like William Jackson complicate the issue. We will explore the legacy of Brown, along with how his challenges in and to Unitarianism and include the idea of bending the arc of justice. Think ahead of time about someone who inspires you to make the world a better place. Let’s talk about bending the arc of justice and what it really means.

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After the service, we have informal chat session in our Virtual Coffee Hour — just stay in the same Zoom session after service ends. During that coffee hour, you can join our Newcomer Welcome breakout room for a quick introduction to the church and to answer your questions.

Topics: Beloved Community, Ethelred Brown, Intention, MLK, Relationship