When Thomas Jefferson debated his landmark Statute of Religious Freedom in 1786, could he have foreseen the troubling state of rampant official “Godliness” in our current political system? On this pre-election Sunday, we’ll explore how the President’s religious behavior has taken on new and surreal meaning in a White House rife with endorsed evangelical zeal and Christian Nationalism. We’ll also will reflect on the progress of secular politics in a society where the so-called “Godless” are still demonized as candidates without a prayer. And yet, in an age when more and more people are unaffiliated (“Nones”) or claim to be “spiritual, but not religious,” we’ll ponder whether an atheist (or humanist) President may not be a pipe dream.

Potluck lunch to follow. 

Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker preaching with Worship Leader Suzie Matranga-Watson. Music from Mary R. and A Time for All Ages from Tara T. AV tech services by Jon N.

Native American Heritage Month.
November 1 All Saint’s Day.
November 2 Clocks Fall Back.

Topics: Compassion, Love