Multifaith Service of Concern and Commitment

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Multifaith Service of Concern and Commitment
Thursday, January 19th, 7-8:30pm

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston, 94306

On this evening prior to the presidential inauguration, we will come together -- across many religious and spiritual traditions -- to voice our concerns and fears about the coming four years in our country, to pray for strength and wisdom for the years ahead, and to commit together to act for justice, compassion, peace, environmental protection and equality for the American society and the world. We will share music, readings, prayers, silence and wisdom from many traditions to offer guidance, inspiration and courage, and to strengthen the bounds of our beautiful diverse community.

People of all faith traditions and those of no particular faith are all welcome.

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Confirmed speakers and musicians leading in the service:
Elaine Moise - Jewish song leader, composer and musician
Annanda Barclay - Pastoral Intern at First Presbyterian, PA (Christian)
"Salawat Salam Naheed"- Muslim Spiritual Singing Group (Islam)
Chasity Salvador - Native American from the Pueblo of Acoma, advocate for indigenous peoples and lands
Ayya Santussika Bikkhuni - Founder and teacher at Karuna Buddhist Vihara in Mountain View; Director, Buddhist Global Relief
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto choir, directed by Bruce Olstad
Rabbi Sheldon Lewis - Jewish author and rabbi
Rev. Dr. Eileen Altman - First Congregational Church, Palo Alto; MVPJ Steering Committee
Guadalupe Garcia - DREAMer
Samina Sundas - Founder and Director of American Muslim Voice

Cosponsored by American Muslim Voice, Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, Keddem Congregation (Reconstructionist Judaism), Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action (PICA), and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto.