Who We Are

In RJ Palacio’s book, Wonder, a middle school English teacher on the first day of class introduces his students to the precept that “who we are” is one of the most important things in life. “What kind of people are we … are you … am I?” As we celebrate the heritage of the indigenous peoples of this land, and the liberatory impulse of National Coming Out Day, we seek to understand the realities of who we are, and how we may grow to more deeply value our own true nature and that of each other.

 

Link to the PDF of the sermon.

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