Ellen and William Craft’s daring escape from slavery is a story of extraordinary courage, ingenuity, and determination. Disguised as a white man and his servant, the Crafts risked everything for freedom, embodying the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Their journey reminds us that liberation is not just a dream but a bold act of creation, born of bone and sinew, heart and soul Join us as we honor Ellen and William Craft’s incredible journey and explore how their story calls us to live our Unitarian Universalist values with integrity, purpose, and determination.

Reading: “Wouldn’t It Be Great?” by Rev. Tess Baumberger

Wouldn’t it be great if we walked around surrounded by our souls,

So that they were the first things people saw …

Then people would judge us by who we really are …

Imagine no more racism, ageism, sexism,

Fatism, shortism, homophobia.

Imagine falling in love with who a person is,

Just by looking at them …

Imagine people knowing YOU … by your soul …