In 1849, famed Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau wrote his renowned essay on Civil Disobedience. In it he argued, “All men (sic) recognize the right of revolution; that is, the right to refuse allegiance to and to resist the government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.” This essay has inspired Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela and generations of activists, including noted Unitarians and Universalists. How is civil disobedience both a political action and a spiritual practice? And how can Thoreau’s call to action impact our resistance to injustice in 2025?

Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker preaching with Worship Leader Rev. Suzie Matranga-Watson. Music from Mary R. and a Time for All Ages from Tara T. A/V Tech services from Jon N.  Potluck lunch to follow.

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Topics: Justice, Politics, Social Justice