As our very first principle, we Unitarian Universalists affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person. This summer, amidst police violence towards African Americans being revealed across our country and in response to the "Black Lives Matter" campaign challenging officials and candidates to speak out for justice and equality; and in the aftermath of a monumental Supreme Court decision recognizing marriage as a fundamental right of all couples including gays and lesbians, and in response those city and town clerks who refuse to issue any marriage licenses rather than do so for a gay couple; we have watched the struggle play out. We have seen great strides for human dignity and worth butting up against often unspoken, but very real attitudes that do not accept the inherent worth and dignity of many in our society. This morning The Rev. Tom Rosiello will explore the news of this summer within the context of our first principle. Music will be provided by pianist, Sanghee Kim.