Public Square Forum: The Challenge of Forgiveness vs. Justice Topic: Is forgiveness essential to a life of peace? When does it become a roadblock to honesty and justice? We will read excerpts from The Sunflower, a Holocaust survivor’s surprising and thought-provoking study of forgiveness, justice, … [Read more...]
Forum: Remembering MLK Jr. for our Cultural Moment Today
Public Square Forum: Remembering MLK Jr. for our Cultural Moment Today Topic: L. J. Hanifan defined social capital as the “goodwill, fellowship, mutual sympathy and social intercourse among a group of individuals and families who make up a social unit.” For our next Public Square Forum, we … [Read more...]
Public Square Forum – The Challenge of Forgiveness vs. Justice
Public Square Forum: The Challenge of Forgiveness vs. Justice Topic: Is forgiveness essential to a life of peace? When does it become a roadblock to honesty and justice? We will read excerpts from The Sunflower, a Holocaust survivor's surprising and thought-provoking study of forgiveness, justice, … [Read more...]
Wrestling With Race
Public Square Forum: During Black History Month, we will be exploring race relations today via Martin Luther King Junior's, "Letters from Birmingham Jail." Topic: We live in an age where rhetoric and misconceptions around race can lead to violence, oppression, even war. We need … [Read more...]
Living Love, Leading Peace – Two Forums
FORUM ONE - Martin Luther King - Thursday, Jan 31, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Words have the power to build or destroy. At a time when rhetoric can lead to violence, oppression, even war, we need to hear from leaders who illuminated the way to peace and human flourishing. Join us for a discussion of Letter from Birmingham … [Read more...]