Mark Twain once said “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time”. This service will explore the diverse beliefs Unitarian Universalists have on death and the afterlife while challenging us to live fully in the now. We will also hold space for those who we love who have passed away.

How can we even talk about abolishing prisons? First because prisons don’t work. This service will focus on the failures of the current prison system: it does not rehabilitate people in prison to prevent further crime or keep others in the community safe. Second, because we are true to our roots. Our UU ancestors called for abolition, and we are following in that tradition. Third, we also need to talk more about possible alternatives to prison.