"Medicine for Our Times: Living the Legacy of Howard Thurman " with Rev. Dr. Kristal Owens, Minister Usher Moses, Religious Science Practitioner Robbin Ruffner and Rev. Dr. Mellen Kennedy
Howard Thurman's life and teachings are the perfect medicine for our times. Thurman was called, "the saint of the Civil Rights Movement", by Rep. John Lewis. Thurman was a mystic, an outstanding preacher, a scholar and a professor at Howard University and also Boston University and one of the most influential African Americans of the last century. He had a profound impact on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You're invited to to join us in this 8 month journey of transformation as we learn from and let Thurman's insights, challenges and paradoxes wash over us with hope. This service will be the launch of our series co-sponsored by the Empowerment Center in the D.C. area. Kristal and Mellen are delighted to have this opportunity for collaboration bringing Thurman's message into our contentious world that so needs his wisdom and healing words today. We will welcome to the service participants from the Meetinghouse, the Empowerment Center and other congregations who are also interested in learning about Thurman and his legacy. Thurman wrote and preached on the power of Negro Spirituals and our Music Director, Julane Deener and choir, are preparing some great music for this journey. This promises to be a lively and provocative service. Afterward, join us for a virtual discussion and "coffee hour." and meet people from the other congregations and communities who will be participating.
Zoom only. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6130779853

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