As we approach the 200th anniversary of Rev. Thomas Starr King’s birth, Pastor AJ Blackwood will lead us in reflecting Starr Kings’s dedication to a nation free of slavery and oppression. We will celebrate Starr King’s unwavering commitment to justice and unity. Known for his bold words, Starr King famously declared, “I pledged California to a Northern Republic and to a flag that should have no treacherous threads of cotton in its warp…” Join us as we honor Starr King’s legacy, exploring how his courage inspires us today to stand firm for justice, compassion, and truth in our own communities. Our UU Starr King School for the Ministry is named after him.
Bio: Pastor AJ identifies as a queer cismale of Latino and Indigenous (Diné) descent. With the support of BVUUF, Pastor AJ Blackwood is the Community Minister of The Mountain Top: A UU BIPOC Community and UUs for Racial Justice.
