Hello Dear First U, I hope this email finds you well. I miss seeing you. Today’s poem is by English poet John Fuller. I’m drawn to it because of his message of calling. Because of the continued pandemic or the strife due to civil unrest, perhaps some of us are feeling blank and gray, … Continue reading Love Note: Calling
LSURJ Faith, Presbyterian and other community faith leaders of all colors are asking you to sign this brief interfaith Justice for Breonna press release – https://bit.ly/BreDemands. The plan is for it to be released Sunday evening, June 21, for publication Monday, June 22 in Louisville media outlets. The statement calls for four specific measures to be … Continue reading An Opportunity to Act: Justice for Breonna
The following dates reflect Rev. Lori’s upcoming vacation and study leave time. Congregational leadership will contact Rev. Lori if a situation arises that requires her attention during her time away. The Wednesday Reflections ministry has concluded. Look for occasional Love Notes from Rev. Lori throughout the weeks of summer. work: June 15, 16, 17, 24-27 … Continue reading Rev. Lori’s Summer Schedule
Dear Ones- The video I offer to you today contains the powerful words of author Kimberly Jones. In my opinion, the only way this racial revolution will be successful is through voices such as hers and ears such as ours. Her clarity of message and strength of delivery are irrefutable. The question is – what do … Continue reading Love Note: How Can We Win
Hello Dear First U- Today’s poem comes to us from famed Spanish poet Pedro Salinas. If we weren’t in the midst of a civil uprising for racial justice, I would take in these words and nod my agreement without much ado. The overarching message seems to be captured in the first and last lines…wake up, … Continue reading Love Note: Wake Up, Day Calls
Dear Loved Ones- Referenced in Sunday’s Celebration of Life service was the phrase “The revolution will not be televised,” which was a 1970 song by Gil Scott-Heron. The song’s title become an often-used catchphrase among the U.S. Black Power movement in the 60’s, with lyrics referencing TV shows, ad slogans, news stories, and entertainment icons, all of which were … Continue reading Love Note: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Reminder: Send in your flower pictures by Saturday, June 13.This Sunday, we will be having our traditional Flower Communion but we’re having to do so in non-traditional ways. Weather permitting, the service will be held in our beautiful courtyard. We want to see YOU as you share your flower. Sharing Your Flower: Please send in a … Continue reading Flower Communion Sunday, June 14
Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson will be in Louisville on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2020. St. Stephen Church confirmed Jackson will be in attendance and having a conversation with Rev. Kevin Cosby during their 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, which will be shared online. Regarding the meeting referenced below in Rev. Lori’s … Continue reading Love Note: Rev. Jesse Jackson in Louisville
Hello First U- As most of you know, the was a curbside demonstration held outside of our church last Sunday, followed by a rally in which several people spoke. We then all had the opportunity to share ideas about ways in which we could be involved in the efforts to work against racial injustice. The … Continue reading Love Note: A Mindful Approach to Race and Social Justice
Hello Dear First U- Many people are asking about how to engage in activities that would contribute to the BLM efforts to end racial injustice. To meaningfully contribute and be allied in these efforts we are called first to develop an understanding of the experience of people of color. While we are impassioned to DO … Continue reading Love Note: Black Privilege
