The world continues to be rocked by racist hate crimes, some carried out in churches and synagogues, of all places. Even as we mourn the loss of innocent lives, the lasting legacy of for many will remain the powerful image of forgiveness.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was right. Only love can do that.

Forgiveness

Bound within by my own mind, And a day not left behind. Circling round the memory stays, Echoing through all my days.

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The African American Church

The worshipers welcomed the stranger. Then hatred wearing a racist robe tore through the house of God.

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Worship Materials: Guilt, Shame and Forgiveness

THEME The path to destruction and the path to new life.

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