Interfaith leaders from across the region will take part on Tuesday in a post-election service of hope and healing.

The service, sponsored by the Capital Area Multi-Faith Association, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, at 69 Winthrop St.

Rabbi Erica Asch, of Temple Beth-El in Augusta, said in an email that “it is time for the faith community to come together to commit ourselves to moving forward with love and respect for diversity.”

The service, called “We the People Rise Up Singing,” will include songs from many faith traditions and inspirational readings to “move our energy, our spirits, our communities to healing, hope and unity.”

More than 15 religious leaders are expected to participate, according to the Rev. Carie Johnsen.

The Rev. Frank Morin, of St. Michael’s Parish, said in an email that by “deepening our awareness of the need to find common ground and respecting others in their difference” is how people can be symbols of unity.

Unity and acceptance of everyone will be a big part of the message at Tuesday’s service.

“It is important for us to stand together as people from many faith traditions to affirm our values of compassionate living and unity,” Pastor Maggie Edmondson, of the Winthrop Center Friends Church, said via email. “As Quakers, we believe that there is God in all people, indeed all beings, and that we can speak to and answer that in one another, calling one another to live up to our highest ideals.”

The service is free and open to the public.

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