In my 1974 inaugural address as Georgia’s governor, I said: “The time for racial discrimination is over.” With great sorrow and disappointment, I repeat those words today, nearly five decades later. As a politician, I felt a responsibility to bring equity to my “As a white male of the South, I know all too well the impact of segregation and injustice to African Americans. But violence, whether spontaneous or consciously incited, is not a solution. We all must shine a spotlight on the immorality of racial discrimination. Our hearts are with the victims’ families and all who feel hopeless in the face of pervasive racial discrimination and outright cruelty. “Rosalynn and I are pained by the tragic racial injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks. Of note: Carter did not mention Floyd by name, instead focusing on “the victims’ families and all who feel hopeless in the face of pervasive racial discrimination and outright cruelty.” Former President Obama said last week that events like George Floyd’s death “shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America,” and plans to host a virtual town hall on the topic on Wednesday evening.Former President Bill Clinton said on Saturday that Americans “need to see each other as equally deserving of life, liberty, respect, dignity, and the presumption of innocence,” and called on people to ask themselves a set of “hard questions.”.Bush released his statement on the ongoing protests Tuesday, saying it is “time for America to examine our tragic failures.” Why it matters: All living American presidents have now officially weighed in on the civil unrest rattling the nation. Send your idea to me – Jan Huston.)Īxios (online) JPaul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Imagesįormer President Jimmy Carter released a statement on Wednesday describing himself and his wife as “pained by the tragic racial injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks.” It can be an experience, a poem, something meaningful that you recently learned, a brief book review, an insight, or maybe something else. (Please consider contributing a mission moment. Jimmy Carter releases statement on George Floyd protests We receive your covenant of eternal glory! Alleluia Scripture – Romans 12:1-8 We celebrate the memory of your holy Passion. O Christ, come and dwell within, through this sacred mystery. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.Īs we forgive those who trespass against us.Īnd the glory, for ever. Thank you for the little and big things that bring life and joy. We are amazed at the wonders of life and its vivacity. May all who need healing be able to receive it from you and from caring people. May all who are grieving feel your support and experience your compassion. There are also experiences and identities we have loved, and lost. We struggle with grief because we are humans and there are those we have loved, and lost. You are welcome to read this out-loud or silently. Hymn #92: For the Beauty of the EarthĪnd we know you are the source of such capacity. Many: and express our gratitude for them. Many: We have been blessed with the Spirit’s gifts. You may wish to simply pray for a moment before starting, or you may wish to pray while listening to the prelude. Breath Prayerīreath prayers involve breathing in the first phrase, and breathing out the second. You may also want to pay attention to lighting, the position of your body, and the availability of distractions. It may help to center yourself into worship by lighting a candle, as a symbol of God’s presence with you during the time of worship. Worship for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 23, 2020Ģ020 Photo from Dominick Giaquinto Getting Centered First United Methodist Church of Schenectady
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