This weekend represents many cultures and traditions. Rev. Jill will explore the 20th century ability to stand up to oppression, and the lessons we can uncover from less privileged peoples who are still living in the darkness of fear and oppression.  DEI has a definite role, and may explain the urgency of some in power to dismiss that strength.

Rev Jill Farnhum-Us attended Wesley Theological Seminary in 1991, was ordained 1995 in Metropolitan Community Church. She is spiritually connected with Lotus Heart Zen Buddhist Sangha in Oneida. Jill has worked in Sciences and Health Care including dealing with HIV/AIDS in Washington in an Urgent care setting, and as a Hospice Chaplain. Rev. Farnhum-Us is a political activist, Interfaith advocate, Buddhist and Tai Chi practitioner. She and her wife, Kahra-Us, reside in Herkimer.