9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. January 28, 2017, at All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, DC, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker will preach about the "Me, Too" Wake-Up Call, and how the movement has brought renewed attention to how widely sexual harassment and abuse have impacted people's lives---most often (but not only) women. What does it take for those harmed to find their voice, name their experience, and call for redress? How can and should our spiritual communities help foster healing, accountability, and positive change? What does this moment open up for all of us?

Following the two services, there will be two spaces to reflect on what the topic brings up for you and what it looks like to move forward. Rev. Joanne Braxton will help lead reflection sessions for women and gender nonconforming people. Dr. Braxton will be assisted by the Braxton Institute’s own Arielle Pak. Rev. Rob Keithan will help lead reflection sessions for cisgender men. Cisgender means that your gender identity corresponds with the biological sex assigned at birth. The ministry team recognizes that women and gender nonconforming people have some similarities in the way harassment/abuse is experienced, but also some significant differences as well. We will strive to create a space that honors both realities. The reflection sessions will start 15 minutes after the end of each service and last 1 hour. Women and gender nonconforming people will meet in classroom 3; cisgender men in the library.


All Souls Church Unitarian
1500 Harvard St NW
Washington, DC 20009