Church of the Larger Fellowship UU Worship The Fire This Time - Donté Hilliard
Feb 3, 2025
The discussion opens with a heartfelt prayer for those marginalized and facing isolation. It delves into the role of community in combating challenges like climate change and inequality, especially in the wake of COVID-19. The importance of storytelling and engaging with influential ancestors during Black History Month is highlighted. Mindful breathing is introduced as a tool for inner peace, while resilience and empowerment take center stage through a powerful recitation of Maya Angelou's iconic poem. Together, these themes inspire collective action and hope.
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The Last Days
- Donté Hilliard recalls hearing the phrase "we're living in the last days" throughout his childhood in the church.
- He reflects on the meaning of this phrase, especially in light of the pandemic's impact.
The Question of Faith
- In a world of increasing globalization, climate change, and grind culture, the question of faith becomes central.
- Donté Hilliard explores what it means to be faithful in these challenging times.
Shifting Understandings
- The pandemic shifted Donté Hilliard's understanding of the phrase "the last days."
- He proposes that we are always in the last days of a certain paradigm or way of thinking.
