Remembering Reverend David Good
Our founder, Reverend David Good, sadly passed away during the morning of April 2nd, 2024, after a long struggle with complications from leukemia.
David’s legacy is immeasurable, and his loss will be felt deeply in corners all around the world. He was a wonderful friend, mentor, minister, visionary, peacemaker, and so much more. His ministry for decades at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme touched the lives of countless congregants. His work for social and political justice spanned many countries, decades, partnerships, religions, and causes.
A celebration of David Good’s life was held on Sunday, April 21 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The service may be viewed on the church You Tube channel, here.
The David W. Good Memorial Scholarship
One of David’s greatest contributions emerged in the days and months following the 9/11 attacks. Almost immediately, he reached out to the Muslim community and the Jewish Federation of Southeastern Connecticut, doing whatever he could to counter the fear and paranoia generated by that event, while also helping everyone within his orbit to both appreciate and celebrate the vast wisdom of the three Abrahamic faith traditions. An interfaith journey to the Holy Land with Christian, Muslim and Jewish participants soon followed.
That first trip led to the formation of the Tree of Life ministry, dedicated to the pursuit of human rights in Palestine and in Israel.
For more than twenty years, groups of travelers have journeyed together with the Tree of Life to the Middle East to learn about the profound human rights challenges facing the Palestinian people. David always ensured that the cost of the journey was not a barrier for young people to participate by offering scholarships. The Tree of Life has also historically raised funds to provide scholarships for young Palestinian students so they are able to attend university in Palestine, shaping the next generation of Palestinian leaders.
The David W. Good Memorial Scholarship will carry on David’s prioritization of young people, by ensuring that they’re able to afford the journey to the Holy Land, and so that young Palestinians are able to afford university in Palestine. Each contribution you make will keep his legacy alive, and cultivate his vision for peace and justice amongst the next generation.
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