Race and Faith Forum (Philadelphia)
Sat May 18, 2024 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Description
For our spring gathering, we will be in Philadelphia focusing on our central question for the month of May: How has Christianity contributed to the making of race throughout history and what can be done about it today? We will begin in the morning with sessions on topics like “Whiteness, Christianity, and Politics” (Lisa Sharon Harper), “Asian Americans and Racial Justice” (Mihee Kim-Kort), and “Solidarity in the Work of Racial Justice” (Julie Rodgers). In the afternoon, we will go on a neighborhood walking tour that explores “The Decolonizing Faith of the Historic Black Church in Philadelphia,” visiting key sites like St. George’s Methodist Church, Free African Society, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, and Mother Bethel along the way. A final evening session will bring together leading evangelical voices to watch and discuss the new film, “True Believer,” in conversation with the director Kristen Irving-Jordan.
With bountiful time for shared meals, personal reflection, and small group conversation, the spring gathering is a great opportunity for fellowship participants concluding an intensive year of study as well as those new to our community.
- Venue: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
- Cost: $20