Lincoln called Unitarian minister Thomas Starr King “the orator who saved the Union.” In a readers’ theatre presentation, learn how his life and religious beliefs compelled him to speak against slavery and for social justice at a pivotal time in American history. What might he say about the challenges and obligations to social justice that Unitarian Universalists face today?

Steve, who is from Texas, is a 12-year member of UUFH. He worked as a kindergarten and primary teacher and as a professor of mathematics education for almost 40 years. This readers’ theatre program grew from his interest in the history of UU and its connection to the Transcendentalists. Participation in the sermon-writing group gave Steve the opportunity to find out “Who in the world is Starr King?

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