< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #9 FREEMAN WALLACE Almighty God, protector of those who are persecuted: Open our eyes to the value of those like Freeman Wallace, who despite volunteering and serving in the army for five years during the revolutionary war, was kept from life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness due to his race; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. DAY…
< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #8 OXFORD TASH Dear God, steadfast in your care and protection: grant that we may be inspired by the example of Oxford Tash, who faithfully persevered despite illness and injury to carry out his duties in military service, in farming, and in raising his eight children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. DAY #8, March 14, 2019 EXETER, NH OXFORD TASH (? – 1810) Deborah Knowlton Oxford Tash, although enslaved by Colonel Thomas…
< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #7 BOSTON BELL O God of life, of all life and each life; we remember today the life of Boston Bell, who endured slavery and yet fought for this country’s freedom without reward or thanks. May our hearts be pierced open to hear the stories of such pain and courage so that we may never forget those many souls who contributed so much for the liberties we are now called upon to protect…
< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #6 THE BROWN FAMILY O God whose creation is full of grace and courage; we remember today the Brown Family – Katie, Annette, Edward and those unnamed – who believed in and fought for the promises of America, that all are created equal and that all should not suffer the violence and hatred of others. God give us the same inspiration that fueled the hearts of the Brown family that we, like them,…
< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #5 ROSARY BROXAY COOPER O God of grace and glory, we remember today Rosary Broxay Cooper, who in a time of war, broke the mold of opportunity to become a skilled crane operator and later a business owner and community fund-raiser for veterans’ care and the promotion of democracy. Her life is a witness to the truth that the weight of discrimination can be lifted, freedom defended, and loving care extended forward to…
< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #4 HOPESTILL CHESWELL & WENTWORTH CHESWELL O master carpenter of all creation and giver of true freedom, we remember today Hopestill and Wentworth Cheswell, who endured discrimination to become builders in our community and freedom riders for our liberty. May our hearts reach back through time to thank these brave men and their families for all that they helped to build and liberate; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. DAY #4, March 9,…
< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #3 MALAGA ISLAND, MAINE O Lord of sea and sky, we remember today the brave and hardworking people who labored on Malaga Island who were treated with ignorance and brutality in the most shameful of ways. May we, too, regret their treatment and displacement, and resolve, in their memory, never to treat others with such discrimination and violence; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. DAY #3, March 8, 2019 MALAGA ISLAND, MAINE Angela…
< 2019 Lenten Program Overview Collect Day #1 ANTHONY CLARK Dear Lord of music and mirth, we remember Anthony Clark today as a man who was born enslaved and yet fought for the freedom of this country during the Revolutionary War. Open our ears to hear the joy of Anthony’s violin ring through the history of our nation as we yearn to dance more fully to the song of respect and dignity of all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord.…
< 2019 Lenten Program OverviewCollect Day #2 BENJAMIN DARLINGCreator of all that is good and noble, we remember today Benjamin Darling, whose courage and strength enabled him to live an industrious life in the midst of discrimination, and who developed lasting friendships with his neighbors. May his legacy of hard work inspire us to see the value of all people regardless of our differences; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.DAY #2, March 7, 2019HARBOR ISLAND, MAINEBENJAMIN DARLING (1776-1829)Angela MatthewsAlthough born…
