Native American Views of Nature and Spirituality
"No great man became great by doing what his predecessor did. Great people see things that are wrong and try to change them. That, to me, has always been one of the things I try to live by." -- Chief Hatcher
This Sunday, Chief Harold Hatcher of the Waccamaw People will speak to us about Native American views of nature and spirituality and how those compare and contrast with religions of Eurocentric origins. His presentation will include a sage and sweetgrass ceremony which will be meaningful to many UUs.
Harold Hatcher has been Chief of the Waccamaw Indian People since 1992. Before that, Chief Hatcher served 20 years in the US Army, where he earned numerous decorations including a Bronze Star. As chief, Chief Hatcher has advocated tirelessly for Indian affairs. He has led successful efforts to enable state recognition of Native entities, allow Native Chiefs and religious leaders to perform marriages for their own people, and ensure the rights of Native Americans to vote and to register companies as minority-owned. At the federal level, his activism helped achieve some relief in federal laws that separate non-federal Indians from other US citizens. Chief Hatcher is accompanied by his wife, Susan Hayes-Hatcher, who also serves with him on the Waccamaw Tribal Council, and who will perform the offerings during the service this morning. They are proud parents of three fine children. We welcome both of you back to All Souls Waccamaw this morning.
The service will begin at 11am. The service will be available on Facebook Live for those who wish to participate remotely. Go to the ASWUU Facebook page and click the Live link.
We have a social hour after the service for coffee, snacks and conversation. You may bring a dish to share if you would like to do so.
