Here we are. Election Day 2024. Over 100 people in the congregation have participated in the UUSS #UUtheVote efforts over these past several months. Last night, we gathered with over 20 folks for a text bank to remind NY voters to go out and vote and to vote for Prop. 1.

Thanks to our UUtheVote organizing team and the efforts of our community partner Planned Parenthood, they provided training and support. And while some of our technology did not quite work for everyone, despite every effort and coordination, still-several thousand texts were sent by our diligent group. There were a few responses that were hostile. Given the climate created by some campaigns, this was unsurprising, though the ones with more threatening language were a bit unsettling. No state is a monolith of perspective and not everyone wants equity.

As we encouraged on Sunday, take good care of yourself. Reach out to folks you know. Check in. If you are in need of support, let us know. Many, many thanks to all the folks who are serving as poll workers, to those who have devoted energy to this election season, and to everyone who has voted or will today.

Breathing in peace, and breathing out love,

Rev. Wendy & Rev. Lynn