First-Plymouth Church presents, “The Courage to Stand for Love in
Times of Violence” The first of a three-part Cathedral Series will
be presented Sunday, September 23 at 7:00pm. The special service of
inspiration and music, “The Courage to Stand for Love in Times of
Violence,” is a part of First-Plymouth’s year-long focus on the
concept of courage. The session, presented at First-Plymouth Church at
20th and D Streets, is free and open to the public. The Cathedral
Series, “Modern Courage Inspired by Timeless Wisdom,” will focus
on nonviolence, nationalism and racism. The series, jointly created by
Associate Minister Patrick Messer and Minister of Music Tom Trenney,
will engage the congregation and the greater community through music
and ‘fierce conversation’ in facing some of the most seemingly
intractable barriers to unity of our time. The series also includes a
November 18 service focusing on nationalism, and a January 21 service
focusing on racism. “Courage allows us to take risks to do the right
thing – the thing that connects and unites rather than demeans and
divides. Courage is the most fundamentally important quality needed to
heal any societally-produced divisions. When we nurture a courageous
heart, we also set the stage for greater unity in our world,” said
Trenney. “Having the courage to do the right thing isn’t always
the popular or easy thing to do, but it can demonstrate to others how
they can be better as well. As is verified in scripture, courage comes
from God, so when you are acting in a courageous way, you are never
alone,” said Messer. “Courageous acts, big and small, happen every
day through the actions of individuals willing to stand up and do the
right thing. When we bring intentional focus to the new possibilities
for unity that stem from many small but defining acts grounded in
courage, we also begin to amplify the ennobled path illuminated for us
by the ancient wisdom of scripture,” said First-Plymouth Senior
Minister Jim Keck. Here are details about the three sessions in the
series: Cathedral Series: Modern Courage Inspired by Timeless Wisdom
Three extraordinary evening worship services you won’t want to miss.
• Sept. 23, 7 pm: The Courage to Stand for Love in Times of Violence
• Nov. 18, 4 pm: The Courage to Stand for Love Within the Borders of
Nationalism • Jan. 21, 7 pm: The Courage to Stand for Love in the
Midst of Racism First-Plymouth Church is an inclusive church dedicated
to its mission of increasing the love of God and neighbor. More
information can be found at www.firstplymouth.org.
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