“Women and Islam: The Veil and Other Costumes and Customs”
Much controversy is stirring about the Muslim tradition of women’s wearing of a head scarf or veil. What is this about? How do we balance religious tolerance and women’s rights? What do we make of this as westerners and/or as liberals? How does this connect with other traditions and habits of dress? Let’s explore this charged topic together. You’re invited to bring a scarf, hoodies, or hat to the service if You choose.
Rev. Dr. Mellen Kennedy is a Unitarian Universalist minister and also a Sufi minister (Cheraga). She serves as minister for the Springfield UU Meetinghouse in Vermont. Mellen is also chair of the board of The Inayatiyya: A Sufi Path of Spiritual Liberty. She is founder of Interfaith Bridge, an organization dedicated to cultivating friendship and understanding across faiths, particularly among Muslims and non-Muslims. She is also co-founder of the UU Small Group Ministry Network, and teaches the art of sacred storytelling and extemporaneous speaking.