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We are deciding to love! Inauguration Eve Multifaith Gathering

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
Inauguration Eve Multifaith Community Gathering
"We are deciding to love!"
Sunday, January 19, 5:30pm
First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
(Parking available in Webster St city parking garage)

Inspired by the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
"I have decided to love, because hate is too great a burden to bear,"
we gather on the eve of the presidential inauguration,
to draw wisdom from diverse community leaders, joy from local choirs, and
courage from one another, committing to love and solidarity as together we face whatever lies ahead!


Speakers:
Rev. Gerald Sakamoto, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
Julie Lythcott-Haims, Palo Alto City Council Member
Ruben Abrica, East Palo Alto City Council Member
Rev. Amy Morgenstern, Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

Choirs:
Eastside College Preparatory School Choir of East Palo Alto
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Choir
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto Choir

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First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto is located at 625 Hamilton Ave., between Byron and Webster. Parking is available in the Webster Street Parking Garage.
 
Please join us for refreshments afterwards.
 
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Everyone is welcome!
 
Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community?
Advocating for human rights and a sense of hope, this was the title of King's final book.
 
We are deciding to love!


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