‘For They Know Not What They Do’ screenings set June 2, 4

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware  will screen the documentary “For They Know Not What They Do” via Zoom at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, and in person at 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 4, at UUSD, 30486 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes.

State Sen. Sarah McBride will join a post-film discussion at 8 p.m., June 4, in person and on Zoom. The movie, whose title is based on a biblical expression, is a compelling, award-winning documentary that shows the uneven path to equality for LGBTQ persons. It follows four families who are navigating issues of faith regarding sexual orientation and gender identity of their children. The screening is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

To register for the movie only via Zoom at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, go to  eventbrite.com and search They Know Not What They Do movie only

To register for the discussion with Sarah McBride, go to eventbrite.com and search They Know Not What They Do discussion only.

To register for both the-in person movie and discussion, go to eventbrite.com/e/150980281085.

Peter Schott, president of Delaware Stonewall PAC, said, “It is so important to have such documentaries that honestly portray struggles that the LGBT community faces every day. This documentary does an excellent job in telling the stories of the families as they face a society which stigmatizes people in the LGBT community.”

“The power of the pulpit is to move hearts and a congregation, but if the messages LGBTQ+ people in the pews hear demonizes and dehumanizes them, it causes only harm,” said Brian K. Bond.  PFLAG national executive director. “‘For They Know Not What They Do’ sheds light on this - and also that there is love found in faith teachings that can be built upon. At a time when so many politicians and faith leaders manipulate teachings to sow division, this film reminds us that being a person of faith and being a person who is, or loves, an LGBTQ+ person are not mutually exclusive. The families in this film demonstrate this powerfully,” he said.

Sponsors of the screening are Delaware Stonewall PAC, a non-partisan political organization whose purpose is the promotion of the rights of LGBT Delawareans; TransLiance, a social group for all transgender people, cross-dressers, bi-gender, transsexuals, their partners, family, allies and friends to network and come together socially in safe, trans-friendly venues; PFLAG Rehoboth Beach, the extended family of the LGBTQ community made up of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals, family members and allies, and CAMP Rehoboth is a nonprofit community service organization dedicated to creating a positive environment inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities in Rehoboth Beach and its related communities.

UUSD is a welcoming and progressive spiritual community with a mission to nurture spiritual growth, embrace diversity, work for justice, and strive for a loving world. For more information, go to uussd.org or contact SocialJustice@uussd.org.