Destiny Magnett Guest Sermon at Second Unitarian Church
10:30 am - 11:30 am
On Sunday, July 6th, CMEP programs and outreach manager Destiny Magnett joined Second Unitarian Church to deliver a guest sermon entitled, “Radical Love and Restless Hope: Pursuing Just Peace in the Middle East”. The sermon uses themes from Susan Abulhawa’s Against the Loveless World and bell hooks’ All About Love to discuss the threat of lovelessness, and call communities […] , ...
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) works to encourage US policies that actively promote a comprehensive resolution to conflicts in the Middle East with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. CMEP serves to elevate diverse voices who are advocating for equality, security, & human rights for all people in the Middle East.
Hearing Alison's 30+ year journey a bit more was deeply impactful, Dr, Abuelaish's story broke down stereotypes for me and I need to expand my concept of intersectionality as a result of Dave Zirin's presentation. Thank you for all you do!
I appreciated Khaled Elgindy's presentation putting our work into the context of what has taken place over the past few decades, so much so that I bought his book. I really enjoy ending the summit with the prayer service on the lawn. Mitri's sermon was very meaningful to me.