Still I Rise: Documentary Screening | St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Sunday, December 1, 2024, 3:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Movie at St. Paul's

The Anti-Racism Steering Committee invites you to a screening of Still I Rise on Sunday, December 1, at 3 p.m. in Sherrill Hall. This compelling feature-length documentary explores the roles of race and gender in commercial sexual exploitation. Shot over the course of 5 years, the film follows Leah Albright-Byrd, a survivor-advocate, and Holly Joshi, the first woman chief of staff of the Oakland Police Department, as they seek to address the roots of sex trafficking.

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Anti-Racism Steering Committee

St. Paul’s prayer for Racial Justice

Almighty God, our Creator and constant companion, you know our hearts, you see our struggles.
We kneel before You in prayer for racial justice and peace in the world.
Only through your grace, can this be envisioned and attained.
Open our ears, let us hear your message of love, justice and truth.
Open our eyes, let us see one another as you see us, beloved.
Fill our hearts, teach us to love our neighbors as you love us, unconditionally.
Grant peace to the grief-stricken, heal the wounds of loss with your Divine consolation.
Lift up those wronged by a broken system, channel anger into energy for lasting, constructive change.
Restore hope in the face of heartbreak, empower the weary to continue working for racial justice.
Govern our minds, teach us to discern privilege, discrimination and the abuse of power.
Lift our voices, give us words to speak up when racism or injustice deny any soul its dignity and human rights.
Inspire our youth with your vision, empower them to take up the struggle and lead us on.
With the power of the Holy Spirit, work through us all, so that one day,
Justice may roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.
In the name of a triune God of great love.

Amen

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