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...]
Friendship In An Age of Social Media – Tuesday, November 14
Public Square Forum: Friendship In An Age of Social Media Topic: With lives dominated by social media and technology, how do we start, develop, and maintain deep friendships? Join us for this important discussion in which we'll explore what's happening and what we can do about it. Readings: Has the Smartphone … [Read more...]