Spiritual Resources for this Election Week

Spiritual Resources for this Election Week

Dear WellSprings, 

Today marks the start of November – this Sunday, the start of our Holiday message series, Lift My Eyes – and this coming Tuesday, of course, is Election Day in our country.

It almost seems unreal, now that it’s here, doesn’t it? So much anticipation, worry, hope, fear… the action and the collective prayers of our hands and hearts, over these past few years as we’ve realized the preciousness and fragility of our democracy. We’ve been reminded, over and over, that this is our country – all of us, together – and only we have the power to shape its present, and its future.

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that every person is beloved and deserves to have their voice heard – particularly in discussions about how to organize our society. We all deserve to live together, in safety and in peace. It is that faith we share – in the inherent belovedness of all people – that undergirds our commitments to democracy. All people should have a say in the decisions that affect their lives, and all people are worthy of equal protection and care.

Our Sunday services on Nov. 3rd and Nov. 10th will both speak to this moment we’re in – as we remember, all throughout these next two months, to “keep on the lookout for signs of something better.” If you have friends who are scared, concerned, or just in need of a place where they can feel a little bit less alone – to be surrounded by a community that shares their values, in these times – I hope you will invite them to join you on a Sunday morning.

That stretch of time, between Sundays though… it might be a long seven days. So I’m also writing to offer a few opportunities to connect with other communities that share our values, in the week to come. Feel free to attend together with other WellSpringers (you can use our Facebook Oasis group to connect, or simply reach out to folks you know). I will personally be helping to lead the Wednesday night vigil and public witness with our new local coalition, Love Thy Neighbor Chester County, and band member Rodney Whittenberg will be one of the musicians leading us in song, that night. 

Here are a few opportunities, to gather:

  • Sunday, November 3rd, 4:00pm
    Interfaith Prayer Vigil for the Election
    hosted by the Upper Main Line Interfaith Alliance
    St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church
    689 Sugartown Road in Malvern, PA
  • Monday, November 4th, 6:30pm
    Pre-Election Prayer Service
    hosted by the Ministerial Alliance of West Chester
    Mt. Caramel Church of God in Christ
    628 E. Miner Street in West Chester, PA
  • Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00pm
    Post-Election Vigil & Public Witness
    hosted by Love Thy Neighbor Chester County
    First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville*
    145 Main Street in Phoenixville PA
    *we will gather outside on the front steps,
    parking available in the lot across the street
  • All Week, Anytime
    Click here to listen to Rev. Lee’s “Resilience 2024” playlist on Spotify

At WellSprings, our core commitment to love is strong – but our community is still a beautiful example of people who come together despite many differences – in beliefs, identity, history, and experience – to learn from one another, and to care for all of our neighbors in times like these. I hope you will find strength and comfort for your spirit as we gather together in so many ways, over the weeks and months ahead.

With love,

Rev. Lee

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