Join us on Zoom as Reverend Pedro Silva, from First Congregational Church UCC - Boulder, will be reading aloud Brandon Wainright’s autobiographical story of systemic oppression. One man’s story of navigating life when surviving and thriving are at war with each other. A reflection on racism, poverty, and carceral systems which ignore humanity. The reading will be followed by both personal and theological reflections on the importance of sacred hospitality, and the impact of stepping into the shoes of a person who was formerly incarcerated.

Motus Theater collaborates with faith leaders across the country to step into the shoes of our Motus monologists by reading aloud their stories. These strategic collaborations with faith leaders invite congregations to get to know people who are formerly incarcerated (JustUs monologists), through powerful stories from their lives. Listeners will be inspired by the courage of these stories, while also learning about the impact of policies in the criminal legal system.

“I HOPE THAT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS COME BECAUSE I THINK THAT IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE LISTEN TO EACH OTHER’S STORIES AND WRESTLE WITH THEM BEFORE PASSING ANY JUDGMENTS… WE TEND TO HAVE VERY LITTLE CAPACITY FOR THIS CROSS-CULTURALLY. THE ONLY WAY TO MOVE THROUGH THAT IS TO INTENTIONALLY PUT OURSELVES IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER.” 

- REVEREND PEDRO SILVA