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Scrapbook: 2007 "Sacred Values" worship service & "Prevention Now" Rally at the Statehouse
Sacred
Values Multifaith Celebration |
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 "Sacred
Values: A Multifaith Celebration of Freedom, Health
and Justice"— Thursday, Feb. 8.
IRCRC
sponsored its first-ever multifaith worship service
at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 8. "Sacred
Values: A Multifaith Celebration of Freedom, Health
and Justice" was held in the large north atrium,
among the towering and stately columns of our state's
house of government. Several hundred people joined together
in a service that included prayers, responsive readings,
a dramatic skit, and reflections by several clergy.
Participating clergy were Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ), Jewish, Unitarian Universalist, United Church
of Christ, and United Methodist. Purple ribbons declaring
our "sacred values" were passed out and participants
were invited to tie the ribbons on each other's wrists.
Thanks to everyone who attended and special thanks to
the clergy who helped us share and celebrate our values
at the state legislature.
 The
words from this inspiring service are now available!
Printed
Program (includes responsive readings & "Religious
Declaration")
Welcome
& Opening Prayer by Rev. Hilary Landau Krivchenia
Reflection
on Freedom by Rev. Mike Mather
Reflection
on Health by Rev. Pam Senko
Reflection
on Justice by Rev. Hilary Landau Krivchenia
Call
to Commitment by Rabbi Sandy Sasso
"Clueless" (dramatic reading)
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Speakers
stood next to a large photo of a candle flame and the
words "Sacred Values: Freedom, Health, Justice." |
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| Participating
clergy represented a diversity of faith groups, including
Unitarian Universalist, United Methodist, Christian Church
(Disciples of Chirst), Jewish, and United Church of Christ. |
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| At
the end of the service, other clergy in the audience were
invited to come to the front and help lead the responsive
reading of the "Religious Declaration on Sexual Morality,
Justice, and Healing." |
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| At
right, four members of the IRCRC Board stand with two
of the participating clergy. At the far right, two clergy
and a college student enact "Clueless," a skit
based on a true-life story by Rev. Steve Clapp. |
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After the "Sacred Values" service, the rousing
and successful "Prevention Now" Rally
was held. IRCRC was among over a dozen groups which
worked together to sponsor the rally. Read
more about the rally and see more photos!
One
of the speakers in the rally was Rev. Richard Clough.
Read
his wonderful speech here!
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