Pastor AJ Blackwood, along with Nicolette Toussaint and Marco Killinger of the Queer Friendly Congregation Team, invite us into a service of memory, truth, and celebration. Marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and reflecting on the long relationship between Unitarian Universalism and LGBTQ+ communities, we will explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of our shared history.
Together, we will honor those whose courage changed the world, acknowledge the moments when our faith community fell short, and celebrate the ongoing work of creating communities of justice, belonging, and love. As we remember, lament, and rejoice, we affirm that flourishing together requires both honest reflection and a shared commitment to building a future where all people can live fully and authentically.
Our special musical guest is folksinger and songwriter Steve Brooks, a UU from Texas, who tours Colorado during the summer, lay preaching and performing at UU churches, among other venues. Songwriter’s Circle magazine called Steve a “poet, protester, songwriter, activist, political satirist, and humorist”. If there’s a common thread to Steve’s writing, it’s that we can change the world when we look at it from a different angle. As Steve puts it – a bit more poetically – “A single new star rearranges a whole constellation.”
