I believe that if we are to have any integrity as a community of faith, we have to be able to talk to each other about things that are difficult and about things over which we may never agree. That is why I initiated a Conversation About Race program in Westport; I wanted us to be a part of the #Black Lives Matter movement. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Selma, remembering our UU presence there, we also need to be asking ourselves what we, today, are doing to advance the cause of racial justice.I believe that if we are to have any integrity as a congregations dedicated to making the community a better place to live by promoting a variety of religious expressions, working towards social justice, and fostering diversity, we have to be able to first talk to each other about issues of justice, and to recognize the diversity of opinions within our own ranks.