At First Church of Christ in Sandwich, MA, Juneteenth provided an opportunity for the church to educate the people of Sandwich about the role of slavery in this predominantly white community on Cape Cod.

The Juneteenth project at FCC Sandwich began with funds left to a predecessor organization over 200 years ago by Titus Winchester, a man enslaved by a local pastor and later freed. FCC Church was looking for ways to honor and educate the community about Juneteenth and tell the story of Titus.

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The Rev. James D. Ross II, Minister for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, writes: "As I have sought to make meaning of both the public discourse about “critical race theory” and the ongoing effort to restrict voting rights, I have been drawn to the words of Proverbs 14:25: A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is a betrayer."

"Sadly, there is much uttering of lies in the claims of voter fraud – lies which are being used to justify new laws that make it harder for poor people, people of color, and members of other minoritized groups to vote. Similarly, political operatives have latched onto the term 'critical race theory'. They have taken it out of its legal studies context and popularized preposterous claims that it advances Marxist ideology, and is anti-white, divisive, and abusive."

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Recording Online

Affirming Our Faith: Considerations as We Worship This Summer

The recording of last week's webinar, in which The Rev. Darrell Goodwin speaks with members of the SNEUCC Health and Wellness Team Deborah Ringen and Kathleen Zagata, is now online. In the video, Ringen explained that masks are still recommended at gatherings when vaccination status is mixed, and that churches should continue to post signs with screening questions and mask requirements. She also goes over recommendations around congregational singing and responds to other questions.