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Lunch & Learn: Ministers' Manifesto with Ethel Ware Carter
Apr
26

Lunch & Learn: Ministers' Manifesto with Ethel Ware Carter

Lunch & Learn: Ministers’ Manifesto with Ethel Ware Carter
Civil Rights History at Covenant Presbyterian Church 

On Sunday, April 26 at 12:30 PM, Covenant Presbyterian Church (2461 Peachtree Rd. NE) is hosting a special presentation on the church's role in Atlanta's Civil Rights history. Local historian Ethel Ware Carter will discuss the legacy of former pastor Rev. Dr. Herman Turner, who courageously led 80 white clergy members to sign the historic Minister's Manifesto during the school integration period. The community is invited to learn about this stabilizing force in southern desegregation. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome! RSVP office@covpresatl.org

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Continuing Hope
May
2

Continuing Hope

Continuing Hope 
How “A Long Talk” Keeps Racial Justice Moving Forward 

The Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Team at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church would like to invite you to a community event with Kamal Carter, president of A Long Talk , an organization dedicated to eradicating racism and systems of oppression.

Saturday, May 2 - 10 AM-12 PM
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church
118 2nd Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

The event is free and open to the community. Lunch will follow for those that can stay.   

The focus of the event will be to Educate, Equip, and Activate. In preparation for the event, watch the video History of Race in America and submit a Response as you are able. 

If you would like to participate in a self-paced 21-Day Challenge diving deeper into the content you can find information HERE. Details of the Challenge will be shared at the event. 

Please feel free to share information about the event with other interested people or organizations. Childcare will be provided. If you have questions or special accommodations please contact Charlie Copp.

Oakhurst looks forward to having you and your congregation or organization!

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