Lessons from Frederick Douglass
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
August 4, 2024
Guest Speaker: Sidney Morrison, author
Tracy Pepper & Gail Johnson Vaughan, Worship Associates
Our guest speaker is Sidney Morrison whose new novel on Frederick Douglass has just been published to national acclaim. The book is described as a mesmerizing historical novel richly detailing Douglass’s life and the Civil War Era. Mr. Morrison will speak on Douglass’s life and dedication to social justice, including his early and radical support of Chinese migrant workers who labored in the gold fields of our region.
The period of Douglass’s life has consequences in our own time. America’s 19th-century was a crucible of crisis over slavery, the Civil War, and the crusade for women’s equal rights. We can learn so much from the life of this man who exemplified how we become our better selves when we become the ally of those who are not ourselves.
An informal Q & A gathering will be held after the service.
Song for Gathering I’m on My Way #116 African American Spiritual
Greeting Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Land Acknowledgement read by Allison Rivers
Lighting of the Chalice Words of Frederick Douglass read by Tracy Pepper, Worship Associate
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Tracy Pepper, Worship Associate
Opening Words Sidney Morrison
Song Deep River African American Spiritual
Prayer & Meditation Rev Kevin Tarsa
Musical Refrain Deep River Toby Thomas Rose, piano
Reading Isaiah 55:12 read by Tracy Pepper
Message Sidney Morrison
Offering Tracy Pepper, Worship Associate
Offertory Toby Thomas-Rose, piano
Dedication Tracy Pepper, Worship Associate
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song We’re Gonna sit at the Welcome Table #407 traditional
Closing Words Sidney Morrison
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth