{"id":8498,"date":"2025-03-19T13:35:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T18:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstuccdc.org\/?p=8498"},"modified":"2025-04-11T10:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:14:16","slug":"interfaith-service-of-courage-lament-april-6-at-400-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstuccdc.org\/index.php\/2025\/03\/19\/interfaith-service-of-courage-lament-april-6-at-400-pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Interfaith Service of Courage &#038; Lament: April 6 at 4:00 PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong><u>An Interfaith Service of Courage &amp; Lament: April 6 at 4:00 PM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this time of national crisis, UCC congregations throughout the DMV lament the loss of federal jobs, programs, and protections for the most vulnerable. We&#8217;ll come together to remember &#8220;We Are Not Alone&#8221; as we grieve and support one another, seeking moral courage. Please join us on Sunday, April 6th at 4:00PM in the sanctuary of Peoples Congregational UCC (4704 13th St. NW) for a service designed for federal workers and all those impacted. Dr. Sherry Molock and Dr. Ron Hopson will serve as our preachers, with the Rev. Mia McClain leading music. Chaplains will be available for prayer and support, and childcare will be provided with refreshments and fellowship to follow. This will be a hybrid service; to view it virtually use <a href=\"https:\/\/boxcast.tv\/view\/sunday-462025-interfaith-service-cac-ufbijxelurnpyugbajma\">this link<\/a>. Please take the time to reach out to someone you know who would benefit from this service of courage and lament. All are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Interfaith Service of Courage &amp; Lament: April 6 at 4:00 PM In this time of national crisis, UCC congregations throughout the DMV lament the loss of federal jobs, programs, and protections for the most vulnerable. 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