Continued Discussion of the Rev. Adam Taylor’s Call to “Block, Bridge, and Build”
Everyone is invited to attend a discussion of the questions recently raised in the Question/Answer session with Adam Taylor. The Rev Taylor asked, “where do we go from here?” Come and explore what that might mean at First Congregational Church and our sister churches to answer this question.
Below are audience questions from May 9 presentation by the Rev. Adam Russell Taylor presentation: Where Do We Go from Here? Chaos or the Beloved Community?
Please list some of the activities most of us can take to block,bridge, or build towards the goal of a Beloved Community.
Do you have any insights about how retired seniors may be in a position to take risks and make sacrifices versus our younger colleagues who may be risking their careers and/or the lives and well-being of their children?
Why are our Canadian neighbors so less polarized?
Do you think the new Pope will have any influence on Trump and/or his policies?
Do you believe compulsory service (not just military) for young people has a role in this new way of becoming?
Can you provide actions from recent Truth in Action newsletters?
What are some novel and effective ideas that smaller congregations can employ that bridge, build, and block?
What can a new American Pope contribute to creating a beloved community?
What do you think is the most effective way to communicate with our senators or representatives who are not “blocking” the Plan 2025 agenda?
How does protesting in the streets across the country make any difference?
What is your sense of where the younger generation are specific to envisioning and actively creating a beloved community?
What lessons, models, practices from the Civil Rights movement can be applied to this time?
Picturing a time pre-or post Trump, many of the same issues regarding poverty privilege, and race exist. What do you see as a way to address the Beloved Community outside/beyond an opposition figure?
Is there a Beloved Community website online yet? Or Podcast? W do you change/challenge the present administration when Congress seems to be MAGA strong and the old “GOP” is dead?
The struggle for me has always been the balance between person action versus collective action and resistance. How do we create a beloved community under these challenges?
What is most important to do here away from Washington, D. C.?
Given how many identities can be privileged/punished in various ways, how do we stay focused and build momentum as a movement?
How can the faith community help the immigrants among us?
“Bridging without contempt” is difficult. Especially for those who lost jobs or for trans folks who are being attacked. Any specific advice for these groups of people?
In practice, what are things people in local positions of power or government can do to strive for this more perfect union?
Where are the emerging voices and new leaders found in those of faith?
In Washington State, our elected representatives and senators are all Democratic. How do we demand that Republicans claim the power of congress?
