This morning, many in our community are fearful, not knowing what comes next for them and their loved ones. The possibilities of disenfranchisement, displacement, and oppression foster despair and rightful anger.
I shared these words with our students last Tuesday, and now, in the wake of this election, I offer them as much to you as to myself. Please breathe; stay close to your beloveds; find anchors for your hope; and trust that you can be an agent of civility in public witness.
This is no time to cower from our calling. United is steadfast in its support of those threatened by the policies of the incoming Trump administration. We will live into our prophetic witness for the common good, decrying hatred, vilification of LGBTQ+ identities, and the oppression of immigrants. Let's be vigilant as we extravagantly care for those who fear personal harm.
As we have for 62 years, United will prepare leaders to meet the most pressing needs in our churches, faith communities, and society. We will not abdicate our purpose nor betray those who have laid the path before us.
May we cultivate a beloved community and, as our values urgently prescribe, let us be a public witness for the common good.
May it be so.
Rev. Molly T. Marshall, PhD
President
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