October 13 at 10 a.m.
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior MInister
Ed Baker, Guest Speaker
Geoff Duke, Worship Associate
"Siding with Love, Siding with Life: a Conversation about Overdose Prevention Centers"
What is ours to do? With the rise in American society ~ and right here in Burlington ~ since we can’t solve it, what is ours to do when it seems that the scourge of addiction is causing such deep and intransigent suffering? The heart of this Sunday service will be a conversation between Rev. Karen and local community advocate, Ed Baker, to help us understand the spiritual and justice issues related to the coming Overdose Prevention Center that will be located somewhere in Burlington. Come with an open mind and open heart to learn more. Ed has agreed to stay afterwards to answer your questions.
Ed Baker is a retired social worker who spent decades working in the field of addiction and recovery in Vermont. He is grounded in his own experience as a person in recovery from addiction. A resident of Burlington, he cares deeply about people with addiction and the City of Burlington. Ed has spent his retirement years educating the public regarding the stigma placed upon people with addiction and the importance of opening an Overdose Prevention Center in downtown Burlington.
Join us for worship in person in the Sanctuary, or online. The livestream link and order of service will be shared at bit.ly/FUUSBWorship, or visit our YouTube channel.
Following the service, all are welcome to Coffee Hour outside, weather permitting.
While at the Meeting House, anyone is welcome to wear a mask. In the spirit of caring for each other, please stay home if you have any cold or flu symptoms. Thank you.
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