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Reflections on laughter as holy practice: themes from Luke and ministry of Christ

I commend mirth. — Ecclesiastes 8:15 A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. — Phyllis Diller A child’s laugh should bethe butterfly wing,the ripple-maker,for all the world.There are many children crying —we hear them echoingfrom news media.It is time to praythe change of the worldin children’s laughter.— Maren Tirabasi Questions to consider: Do[…]

Juneteenth

Article shared from NH UCC’s Racial Justice Mission Group: The Racial Justice Mission Group Invites the NH Conference ChurchesTo Celebrate Juneteenth Our Purpose in Celebrating Juneteenth in New Hampshire is based upon our desire for greater visibility, education, and alliance in a state and geographic region that is historically perceived as demographically white. This misperception[…]

Upcoming events and information focused on education, engagement, and mourning: some for COVID and many for racial justice responses.

Some additional educational resources and regional/national events and correspondence focused either on lamentation for COVID or mourning and engagement around racial justice. Use what you find helpful, and please set aside those notices that you find out of alignment with your approach to these events. What is happening in this nation is complicated, and cannot[…]

Local RACIAL JUSTICE RESPONSES and in-depth RESOURCES

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. — James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time Addressing events surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and resultant nationwide/global protests and demonstrations. Acknowledging the need for racial justice initiatives in our own hometowns as well as[…]

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