Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere!” Today we have seen yet another one of those injustices fall. It just goes to show that love does indeed prevail and that we serve a “Still Speaking” God!
Today we thank all the leaders of our “Home of the Brave” country! From those individuals and organizations who have fought for decades to the Justices of our Supreme Court. We do not yet live in a totally free land, as the evil of racism, prejudice and judgement still exists but today we have witnessed a giant step forward towards the foundation on which our country stands.
This week I have witnessed vigils, one in which I participated, where churches who exist in the same block of a physical address now are speaking, praying as one and planning joint ministry together. This week our Supreme Court has made a decision for which millions (including myself) will retain access to affordable healthcare. This week we have seen marriage equality in our land finally become legal and in the matter of marriage, equality is a reality.
It has been a week filled with God’s presence, justice and love!
Thank you God for this incredibly blessed time!
Rev. Patrick Rogers
Senior Pastor
First Congregational Church Fort Lauderdale United Church of Christ
2501 NE 30th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306
www.uccftl.org
850.281.3964
