Sunday, September 11, 2022
We are thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks to First Presbyterian on Sunday, September 11, 2022, for two discussions on Democracy, Race, Social Class, and Black Spirituality:
11:00 a.m. in Monteith Hall
Discussion of Dr. Jelks’ latest book, Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America
My book, Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy is an exploration of democracy through the lens of the histories of Black Protestants in their efforts to build a more inclusive society. I argue that all persons should explore the spiritual roots of democracy through the experience of Black freedom struggles, which birth persons like Sojourner Truth to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Jelks will be signing his books which are available for purchase here. Once ordered, books may be picked up in the church office during regular office hours: Monday - Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fridays - 9:00 to noon.
4:00 p.m. in Social Hall
Race, Social Class, and Presbyterians
This talk explores why Presbyterian Churches are not inclusive places of community and the ways that the church can open themselves up to all people, but particularly Black Americans. Dr. Jelks will refer to the suggested reading.
This session will be followed by dinner. Please make a reservation here.