Speak Out Against Hate invited the community to Epworth United Methodist Church Oct. 27, as the local group hosted Sabbath for Peace and Unity.
The event coincided with this year’s Delaware Peace Week, a series of programs dedicated to promoting peace, understanding and community solidarity against hate in Delaware.
Delaware Peace Week took place Oct. 19-27, and it brings together diverse groups and individuals committed to fostering a culture of compassion and unity. Leaders from diverse faith traditions speak out against hate. The Sabbath for Peace and Unity shines a light on the unity people can build together while standing firm against hate.
Speak Out Against Hate was formed for the express purpose of confronting and countering the rising tide of hate, wherever and whenever it exists, in a direct, focused and ongoing manner. SOAH seeks to engage in this effort with all people of good faith – community leaders, businesses, elected officials, clergy, law enforcement personnel, young and old, regardless of color, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or religion.
“A gathering such as this Sabbath for Peace and Unity celebrates the gift of community,” said the Rev. Vicki Gordy-Stith of Epworth United Methodist Church. “It reminds us that we are not alone as we stand against hate, but that our voice joins with others in the song for justice and peace. Standing with diverse siblings of various faith groups, ethnicities and sexual orientations also witnesses to the wider community that when we reach across boundaries, we discover friends who share our commitment to resist hatred and oppression. In these friendships, we experience renewed hope and strength to continue the work.”
For more info about SOAH, go to soah-de.org.









