Welcome to Xenodochia

Today we start with a song that asks an age-old question - "Why do we build a wall, my children, my children?". And when our guest speaker failed to show, due to confusion over dates, several of our members courageously - but confidently stepped forward with anecdotes, poetry and song about hospitality and friendship.

John H led the service and read a poem with anecdotes from Cecily O and Jennie D. The service was supported by songs/music from Eran B, Grant S and Brendan M.
I've called the journey from Xenophobia - the atavistic fear of strangers - to their welcoming (xenodochial) embrace into our Unitarian midst: "Welcome to Xenodochia". And if we've already made that journey ourselves, or have helped others to - we are in a unique position to help build our "Xenodochia" here.