Julie Borden: Worship Associate; Music: Kevin Mathie; The Social Gospel taught that sin is a societal problem. Liberation Theology says that God’s love is first for the poor and oppressed and places importance on social justice work. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr influenced and was influenced by both of these movements. As we celebrate Dr. … Continue reading Dr. King and the Social Gospel
Our 4th Principle invites us to A FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SEARCH FOR TRUTH AND MEANING. Sometimes this means reading, meditating, talking, and otherwise nurturing our spiritual health. However, sometimes we find ourselves called to a more prophetic voice. Sometimes we are called to intercede in the expression of aggression, calling awake the bravery others might … Continue reading Intervene: Finding Wholeness, Truth & Meaning Though Courage
When we remember the civil rights movement of the 60s, we tend to think about Martin Luther King, Jr., and a few other key leaders, but there were thousands who played crucial roles in the movement, which are too often overlooked. This morning we tell the stories of those who made the civil rights movement … Continue reading Those Who Carry the Dream
David Early, Worship Associate Has America ever been the “sweet land of liberty,” of which we sing? What histories does remembering our country that way, require us to gloss over or forget? And at what cost? On this Sunday after the election, we reflect on the promise and potential of America.
Brian Nelson, Worship Associate Author and cultural historian M.G. Lord returns to Emerson to discuss the complex reality of passing in America. Whether passing occurs to gain safety, opportunity, or access, or whether it’s the involuntary result of others’ assumptions, people wrestle with this issue in striking ways. Ms. Lord will draw upon her essay, … Continue reading We Wear The Mask: Passing in America
