Unitarian Universalists draw from six recognized sources for wisdom and inspiration in our Living Tradition. The second listed in our hymnals is:
Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.

I was raised by a Civil Rights mediator and a Birmingham journalist who both worked for societal transformation during some very dark days. Later through them, I was blessed and honored to meet some real prophets of our country including Coretta Scott King, Fred Shuttlesworth, and John Lewis.

I am still learning about the injustices of white supremacy culture and about my own racism. I live a life of privilege because I am white and I am so accustomed to those advantages that I often don’t think about them.

We all still have so much to learn and as far as we have come, we still have so far to go. Never give up and never give in, my Friends! The Civil Rights journey continues!

In wisdom and grace,

Rev. Ruth