Unitarian Universalism has a long history of leaders bravely stepping up and speaking out on controversial social justice issues because of our beliefs. Two examples of courageous UUs were Rev. James Reeb and Viola Liuzzo, who marched in Selma, Alabama for Civil Rights. Both of their young lives ended abruptly and violently in March of 1965 because of their activism and shared commitment to living our UU principles.

This Sunday, we will explore the lives of these UU martyrs and reflect on what it means that they died in the struggle against racism and hate while fighting for hope and love.