News reports regularly remind us: (1) that we live in a cruel and oppressive world, from domestic violence and school shootings to international wars of genocide; and (2) that the vast majority of that cruelty and murder is committed by men. Yet, many cultural and lyrical representations of fatherhood present a different story than these horrendous acts. For this Father’s Day service, we plan to resist the darkness by shining a light on hopeful ways of promoting a male culture of compassion and collaboration.