UUA News & Events: In Memoriam: Christopher Reeve, Unitarian Universalist

News 2004

In Memoriam: Christopher Reeve, Unitarian Universalist

Christopher Reeve (photo © AP)

(Oct. 12, 2004) Unitarian Universalist, actor, director and activist Christopher Reeve, who died on October 10, was today remembered by UUA President William G. Sinkford as a role model and stirring presence in the world. Sinkford said, “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Christopher Reeve. His courage was an inspiration to millions, and his advocacy a source of hope to so many. Christopher bore witness in both word and deed to the healing power of his Unitarian Universalist faith. I am so thankful that he found a religious home with us and a faithful minister in the Rev. Frank Hall of the Westport (Connecticut) Unitarian Church.”

When asked about his decision to become a UU in an interview with Reader's Digest, Reeve commented: “It gives me a moral compass. I often refer to Abe Lincoln, who said, ‘When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. And that is my religion.' I think we all have a little voice inside us that will guide us. It may be God, I don't know. But I think that if we shut out all the noise and clutter from our lives and listen to that voice, it will tell us the right thing to do.”

Rev. Sinkford said, “Let me encourage those who wish to honor Christopher's memory to make a contribution to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (www.ChristopherReeve.org ) as I am doing on behalf of the Unitarian Universalist Association.”

For further information:

Read Rev. William G. Sinkford's statement about Christopher Reeve

10/12/04 -U.S. Newswire: Family of Actor, Director and Activist Christopher Reeve Commemorate his Death (UU minister Frank Hall officiated)

Read the Rev. Gary Kowalski's sermon about Reeve and his faith, “The Real Superman”
preached at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington - May 30, 2004

Larry King's CNN Interview with Christopher Reeve , Sept. 24, 2002

"Nothing Is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life" by Christopher Reeve

Guardian Unlimited, Feb. 9, 2002 - "You'll Believe a Man Can Walk" by Geraldine Beddell

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