To build bridges of understanding, we took time to listen to the experiences of others. Our "Voices and Stories" ONLINE series used historical education and contemplative listening to open hearts and minds to the events that have shaped American society.

Throughout this series, we highlighted an aspect of American history through video and story, creating a "safe and sacred space" to consider historical implications and reflect on justice against racism, sexism, faithism, and speciesism.

Past events in this series included:

• The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
• Juneteenth
• The 1982 Murder of Vincent Chin
• Diversity and Controversy in the musical Hamilton
• Camp Meetings and the Evangelical Spirit
• Immigration and Diversity: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
• The History of the Indigenous People of New England and the Apology
• Marriage Equality and LGBTQIA+ Rights
• The December Dilemma (on Judaism in a Christmas culture)
• Celebrating Chinese New Year
• Black History Month: George Washington Carver - The man who talks with flowers
• Emerging from our Great Cocoon: Transformed through Covid with poet, Chelan Harkin
• Oscar Romero: His Life and Legacy -- Another world is possible
• Speciesism: What on Earth is that?
• Asian Pacific Heritage Month: Asian in New England
• Reconciling Ministries: Embracing inclusion in the church
• Life and Choice Beyond Roe vs. Wade
• Before There was Rolling Ridge: Land Acknowledgement with the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook Abenaki people
• Celebrating Black History Month with author, Ngozi Robinson
• Hiding in Holy Week: The roots of antisemitism
• Celebrating Pride Month: Author Night with Bishop Peggy Johnson
• Celebrating AAPI Month with Rep. Tram Nguyen

Recordings of these events are available upon request. Please contact us for access.