Resilience: 

“We have so many examples of people who have personally and collectively overcome decades if not centuries of oppression.  I am an optimist and believe that the Blue Wave will sweep across the country.  I am also a realist.  There is a deep and abiding fear of difference and progress.”

Franklin Abbott has been a practicing psychotherapist in Atlanta for nearly forty years. He is also a poet, musician, community organizer and amateur oral historian. His connection to the Congregation and Old Stone Church goes back more than 40 years to early urban radical faery gatherings held in the sanctuary before First E became its steward. He has spoken at First E many times, performed music and poetry there, and coordinated events and memorials.

Facilitator:  Rev. Marsha Mitchiner

Musician:  Aviva and the Flying Penguins