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Explore your community and your faith through our robust alignment of topics and discussions.
Explore your community and your faith through our robust alignment of topics and discussions.
Session will be held via Zoom, Free
In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, the United States once again had to confront our nation’s legacy of
racism and white supremacy. Many have claimed that America can address the nation’s original sin of racism and
achieve a measure of racial justice by an appeal to Christian values. However, the black experience in the U.S. of
enslavement, segregation, and discrimination occurred in an ostensibly religious and Christian nation. What wisdom did
Christianity offer about black lives in the U.S. that led to enslavement and segregation? What was Christianity’s
understanding of connection, belonging, and invitation to Black people as citizens and disciples? If the Church is to be a
trusted institution in challenging white supremacist culture and religion, we have to confront Christianity’s role in black
suffering and oppression. What are the prospects for a wholesale re-thinking of the structure of Christian theology and
practice such that Christians can rid it of a segregated social imagination? In this survey of the history of the Christian
social imagination and black lives, we explore Christianity as an institutional creator, reinforcer, and sustainer of white
supremacy.
We will assume you’ve already read quite a bit about DeWayne Davis, our new lead minister. Come hear what he has to
say and ask (a few) questions.
Session will be held via Zoom, Free
presented in collaboration with the Immigrant Welcoming Group (Board of Outreach)
Empowering Adult Immigrants Through Education is the mission of Learning in Style School (LIS). Located at 2200 Nicollet, LIS has been a part of the Whittier community for over 25 years. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), LIS is an ESL school serving adult immigrants and refugees. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, all classes are currently conducted via ZOOM. Ordinarily, the building would be humming with 240 students passing through the halls every day. We foster community partnership to help our students acquire skills beyond English language proficiency that are needed to become part of and to succeed in their new country.
Martha Nemesi is a product of CSJ schools, junior high through college. While she started her professional life as a high school math teacher, she ultimately spent 35 years in corporate IT positions. After just beginning to enjoy a carefree retirement, she ran into her former high school teacher, a Sister of St. Joseph, and was recruited to continue the work of the Sisters after the founding director retired at the age of 80. Martha has been the Director of Learning In Style School since 2017 (and is loving it).
Session will be held via Zoom, Free
presented in collaboration with the Gallery Committee (Board of Fine Arts)
Session will be held via Zoom, Free
Spanish Immersion Learning Center at Plymouth Church. We strive for diversity.
Karina Elze, Educational Coordinator, has many degrees, M.Ed, University of Minnesota, B.A. in Early Childhood Studies, and A.S. in Early Childhood Education.
Karen Eustis, Director, B.S. Law, A.S. Liberal Arts, Certificate Graphic Design.
Session will be held via Zoom, Free
presented in collaboration with the Racial Justice Initiative
Curtiss DeYoung
Session will be held via Zoom, Free
Explore your community and your faith through our robust alignment of topics and discussions.
Learn about Islam, its foundation, and its interesting principles while honoring our human dignity and respecting our religious differences. These are indispensable conditions for world peace.