“Winning with a Tough Mind and Tender Heart” – Amy A. Hunter
In a time when we are asked to reimagine our lives, examine the work of a servant leader, explore what faithful activism looks like we will need both a tough mind and a tender heart.
Amy Hunter is a native St. Louisan and a compelling and hopeful voice for racial justice. As director of racial justice for the YWCA, she created Witnessing Whiteness, a program bringing hundreds of people together to learn and grow. She currently serves as director of diversity and inclusion for Caleres. (See full bio in This Week at Eliot.)
Order of Service:
Welcome: Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
Prelude: “Let Justice Roll Down” song by Aileen Vance, performed by Lea Morris (used with permission)
Opening Words
Chalice Lighting: Kara Miller & Brian Nelson
Opening Hymn: “Let Freedom Span Both East and West” – Sarah Price, vocal & Gail Hintz, piano
A Time for All Ages
Reading: "What If" by Claudia Rankine – Claire Wyneken
Prayer and Meditation
An Invitation to Giving: Rev. Krista Taves, in conversation with Harriet Patton (MPNIA) and Janet Solecki, Eliot Chapel member
Our offering today is shared with the Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association.
Offertory: “Lift Every Voice” by J. Rosamund Johnson – Gail Hintz, piano
Sermon: “Winning with a Tough Mind and Tender Heart” – Amy A. Hunter
Closing Hymn: “Love Will Guide Us” – Sarah Price, vocal & Gail Hintz, piano
Closing Words & Extinguishing the Chalice
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If you would like to contribute to the Shared Plate, please see the giving page on our website or scan the QR code to the left (click to enlarge). Check out easy instructions for text giving in this PDF. See information about our January recipient, Meacham Park Neighborhoood Improvement Association, in This Week at Eliot.
Winning with a Tough Mind and Tender Heart
January 10, 2021