The past week and a half has been extremely difficult for survivors of sexual assault and people who are close to survivors. The rhetoric we have been hearing about women, impacts of violence, credibility, responsibility, and accountability have been painful and toxic, reopening wounds. And we know that this affects our community deeply — nationwide about 1 in every 3 women and 1 in every 6 men is a survivor of some type of sexual assault or intimate partner violence.

Rev. Diana Smith will be holding a special healing service this Wednesday evening from 6-6:45 p.m. in the sanctuary at WUUC. This will be a time of quiet singing, prayer, and meditation with opportunities to visit healing stations. We will have a couple lay pastoral associates available to talk after the service for those who need it. Please join us, coming as you are, on time or late.