Protest Ready: A UU Guide to Showing Up with Courage and Care | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 048

In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald and Rev. Beth Dana sit down for a timely and practical conversation about how Unitarian Universalists can prepare to show up at protests with courage, compassion, and responsibility.

In a world marked by injustice, crisis, and urgency, many of us feel called to take to the streets and raise our voices. But before we show up, we need to slow down and prepare. Protest isn’t just about presence—it’s about being ready: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and legally.

They cover:
✅ Practical safety tips for being in the streets
✅ How to center and uplift marginalized voices
✅ What to bring (and what to leave at home)
✅ Legal preparedness: knowing your rights, staying safe, and accessing support if needed
✅ Meaningful ways to show solidarity, even if you’re not marching

Whether this is your first protest or your fiftieth, this episode offers grounding, guidance, and encouragement for faithful public witness. Listen now and let your values lead you to action.

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