Knowing our past, understanding our present and working together toward the future are all crucial steps to building a community where all are equally valued. What has the church’s role been in this and what can it be? Join the Adult Formation Committee and Racial Justice Planning Group in September and October as we host a series of prophetic voices who will help set us on the Path to Beloved Community.
Adult Forum sessions are held in the St. Paul’s Chapel on Sundays from 10:15-11 a.m. Newcomers are welcome at any time. This season’s sessions include:
September 17
A screening of the short film “Segregated by Design,” and a discussion on local affordable housing
September 24
A discussion with Edna Ballentine, a member of St. Ambrose and participant in the Greensboro sit-ins
October 1
A presentation by Angela Thorpe, the new executive director at the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice
October 8
A presentation by the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey, the new diocesan canon missioner for reparations and restitution ministry
October 15 (No Forum)
Ministry Fair
October 22
A presentation by the Rev. Brooks Graebner, the diocesan historiographer
October 29
A presentation by the Fair Housing Project