400 years ago, in the fall of 1621, a group of religious dissenters from England had just made it through a time of terrible hardship in a place they called Plymouth. The truth was that they wouldn’t have made it all if not for the help of an original inhabitant of the land, a Native American man these “pilgrims” called Squanto. Who was this man? Why did he help them? What was the subtext of their communication? How might this story help us understand the hidden tensions and dynamics of our own holiday gatherings, 400 years later?
Join us in-person, on the lawn at First Unitarian, or on Zoom or Facebook Live. During the service, we’ll also kick off the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table program and honor our Congregational Treasure!
As a reminder: it’s expected that every person who is eligible for the COVID vaccine will be fully vaccinated, with boosters, as appropriate. Masks are required of everyone, regardless of vaccination status. If possible, please bring your own portable lawn chair. Current weather reports predict sunny and chilly weather, so please dress accordingly.
Musical performances by Lana Henson, Thomas Reilly and Cait Rottler