First Parish UUC Welcomes Guest Speaker

The following provided by Kay Bennett, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church.

First Parish Church welcomes guest speaker on November 18th!

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield is very pleased to welcome Marvin L. Venay, Director of Congregational and Volunteer Engagement at the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry (UUUM) in Roxbury, MA to present our sermon on Sunday, November 18.

The UU Urban Ministry dates back to 1826, when Reverend Joseph Tuckerman established a ministry-at-large with the dual focus of empowering Boston’s most underprivileged citizens and transforming the consciousness of its most privileged residents. Over its 190-year history, the Urban Ministry has created many channels to conduct its work in addressing social issues, including settlement houses and chapels, affordable housing, community centers and service programs.

Our speaker, Marvin Venay, is responsible for the overall management and engagement with UUUM’s 50 partner congregations along with the host of volunteers that serve the organization. Outside of this role, Marvin is an advocate, political analyst, government liaison, public speaker, and an entrepreneur. He is the former Deputy Director of Government Affairs for the Massachusetts State Treasury. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus.

The sermon is entitled “The Power of Time”. This message will address the complexities of racism and its impact in our everyday lives. We will discuss the divisions within our neighborhoods, schools, homes and country. Further, we will discuss why extending love beyond a safe space and into a brave space allows us to not just speak to change but embody it.

Please join us on November 18.

First Parish is located at 26 North Street, Medfield, MA in the historic town meetinghouse. Sunday services begin at 10 AM and childcare is provided. All are welcome.