OTHER VIEWS Both Love, Justice Required In Dealing With Capitol Mob By Rev. SERENA JONES • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Editor’s Note: Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, Union Theological Seminary president, was stricken with COVID-19 and missed speaking at the installation of the First Presbyterian Church’s new pastor, Faith Gay, on Nov. 29. Instead, she delivered her sermon Sunday, Jan. 10, when the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol was fresh in everyone’s minds. This is an excerpt. No one watching the…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Honoring Our Legacy Of Inclusion INTERFAITH COMMUNITY GATHERING – 3 p.m. Program titled “With Malice Toward Non: Honoring America’s Legacy of Religious Inclusion.” Affirming America’s principles of democracy, religious freedom, compassion, and unity for people of all faiths. Temple Beth El, 83 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, Ken Sider, ksider@hotmail.com or visit www.templebetheloneonta.org/2017/04/with-malice-toward-none/ EARTH FESTIVAL – 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 13th annual festival featuring interactive exhibits, activities, vendors, and entertainment. Milford Central School, 42 W. Main…
Unity Counter-Rally Planned Vs. Biker Rally In Islamberg ONEONTA – The Oneonta chapter, NAACP, is planning an Anti-Discrimination & Unity Session 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1, to counter a Bikers Rally planned in Islamberg, Delaware County, in mid-May. “The whole community and surrounding areas are urged to attend,” said Lee Fisher, NAACP president, in an e-mail distributed today. Fisher said the NAACP has been in touch with state police, the state Office of the Attorney General, clergy and Legal Redress of the NAACP…