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!
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
Valarie Kaur at Trinity Atlanta
Trinity Presbyterian Church’s 5th Annual Rosemary Kittrell Memorial Lecture (Thursday) and Workshop (Friday)
Trinity Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Valarie Kaur to deliver the 5th Annual Rosemary Kittrell Memorial Lecture: “Revolutionary Love is the Call of Our Times.” The lecture will be at 7:00 p.m. on October 23 in the Sanctuary. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required.
Valarie Kaur is a civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. She has led visionary campaigns to tell untold stories and change policy on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Her work ignited a national movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. Today, the Revolutionary Love Project is seeding networked communities of practice across the country to build the beloved community.
Registration for the event will open to the public on October 3rd, so receive your tickets today.
On Friday, October 24, Valarie Kaur will offer a workshop and discussion on Experiments in Liberation: The Revolutionary Love Compass. The workshop will take place from 11am to 2pm in Williams Hall at Trinity Presbyterian. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required for this unique learning opportunity. Join us!