[Fuusmchat] Fwd: Together, we’ll find the strength to move forward in love

Mon Apr 7 10:08:46 CDT 2025

This seems appropriate, related to yesterday's reflection from David
Torbett. The first three paragraphs tell a good-news story.

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From: Side With Love <love at uua.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Subject: Together, we’ll find the strength to move forward in love
To: Dawn Hewitt <fuusm.office at gmail.com>

Join The Gathering on April 14!

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Dear Dawn,

Last week in Washington, D.C., agents from the Department of Homeland
Security entered the fenced-in parking lot of H.D. Cooke Elementary School
to detain a healthcare worker—a contractor assigned to care for the
students. But the school community didn’t flinch. Administrators held firm,
requested a warrant, and refused to let fear take root where children
should feel safe. The agents left empty-handed.

That morning, courage looked like school staff calmly upholding dignity and
due process. Solidarity looked like educators showing up for one another.
Risk looked like saying “not here” when power came knocking.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the headlines. But moments like this
remind us: we are not powerless. We have each other. And we are not alone.

That’s what *The Gathering* is for.

Join us *Monday, April 14
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as we draw from stories of courage, risk, and collective action—grounded in
our values, our faith, and our commitment to justice. Together, we’ll find
the strength to move forward in love.

Our speakers include:

   - Nicole Pressley
   - Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen

Together, we’ll root ourselves in community, rise in hope, and move with
purpose toward justice.

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There’s so much happening in the world—and so many reasons to come
together. Let’s not go it alone.

With you in faith and action,
*The Side With Love Team*

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