Dear Friends,
The events of this week will mark our lives forever. The senseless
destruction that began a few days ago with the senseless attack on American
lives and landmarks threatens to continue as we begin to hear reports
of violence against Arab and Muslim people. As hate seems to beget hate,
our presence as Unitarian Universalists becomes ever more important.
As we, and the nation, begin to heal from these tragic events, I hope
we will stand up for our belief in the worth and dignity of every person
and the interdependent web of all existence by supporting all people-including
our Arab and Muslim friends and neighbors--who were and are affected
and injured by these events.
As we grieve, let us remember the myriad reasons for hope: there are
thousands of stories of courage and heroism to remind us of the human
capacity for good; there is our deep and steadfast need to be of use,
to help others, to bring more love and more hope into the world; there
is the incredible depth and breadth of human compassion. Even in our
grief and anger, let us not give in to rage or despair.
In these troubled times, may we stand up for the good and stand against
hatred, discrimination, prejudice and injustice of any kind.
In the Spirit of Love and Life,
