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Listening & Witnessing: A Daily Journal of the Women's March in Washington DC

1/24/2017

 
On Sunday, January 15 in worship we blessed individuals going to Washington DC over inauguration weekend to witness to our Gospel values, where they joined others holding forth a vision of a more just and generous world for all people.  Below is the online journal of several MUCC members who participated in the Listening & Witnessing trip: Kristin Gorton, Joan Jacobsen, and Maddie Loss.  
Want to see more pictures and stories?  Visit facebook.com/mcfarlanducc.  

And if you're curious about the ministry trip as a whole, CLICK HERE to learn more
​from the United Church of Christ.

Day #1

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The bus is packed and ready for the trip to D.C. with the Wisconsin Conference United Church of Christ.

#tellthestory  #bethechurch


Day #2

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MORNING: We arrived in the Washington DC area just after midnight yesterday.  Today dawns with a quiet morning of reflection and prayer.  This afternoon our sisters and brothers at Emmaus UCC will be hosting us for a day of sacred conversations around issues of interfaith and inter-race engagement.  An inter-religious worship service...and...of course...a community meal, will end the day.

You are invited with us in this digital sacred place to experience God's transformative love.  Blessings this day, and in the months and years ahead. You are a beloved child of God.

This morning's moment of faith included a scavenger hunt for copies of We the People posters.

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MID-DAY:  An afternoon in community.  Reflecting on the faith tools we carry as followers of Jesus... tools that can transform.  Food. Community. Christ.

#loveoverfear
#Godisstillspeaking

We have spent the day talking and listening and learning.  The day ends with a shared worship with 6 different faith communities.  Praying for Peace and Understanding.

EVENING: Tonight we gathered for an interreligious worship service for understanding and peace. Faith Leaders from Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Muslim, Quaker, Baha'i, and Christian. Below are quotes and images from the service.
"I intend to (have peace) in my heart tomorrow."     - Babs Williams, Quaker
"When we reach out to each other we learn that we have so much from each other..."
-SS Mata Mandir Kaur Khalsa
"I think we need to be planting compassion... peace..."     -Rev Valerie Hayes
"I envision all people coming together in unity...Tonight, all of us said 'yes' for understanding...for peace..."   - Rev. Russell Heiland

Day #3

Good Morning! Ready to MARCH in mind, body, of spirit? Come along with us digitally as we walk in the Women's March in Washington, DC.  Folks will also be marching in Madison with a contingency of people from McFarland UCC.  Carpool available 9:45am at the MUCC parking lot.  Join us- all are welcome!
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A beautiful journey in unity burst forth during the Women's March on Washington today.
​Multiple moments of compassion and care were observed in the massive crowds.
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"And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"  Micah 6:8

Day #4

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 A photograph from the road. Members and friends from UCC congregations from around the state (including 3 from the McFarland UCC). On our way home from the Women's March on Washington! We took time this morning to reflect on the global solidarity and radical hospitality we experienced on the trip.

Visit facebook.com/mcfarlanducc to see more!

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