Black History Month

Reflection

“It doesn’t matter how strong your opinions are. If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.” ~ Coretta Scott King

Prayer

Compassionate God, today, we continue our celebration of Black History Month. May our ongoing celebration remind us of God’s call to each of us, and to our nation and world, how vitally important it is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus to all. May our compassion for one another help us to be truthful about our past, to be honest and hopeful about the future we desire as a people, and to recognize and accept that both require us to be a virtuous people in the here and now. May we as individuals and as a people exemplify the compassion embodied in the ministry of your son Jesus as we seek to pursue the dawning of a new and better day for all. In trust and humility, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Make a commitment to do something each day in honor of Black History Month. And identify one action I can take or commitment I can make to work for racial justice throughout the year.