13th is an Oscar-nominated documentary by director Ava DuVernay. Centered on race in the U.S. criminal justice system, DuVernay’s documentary argues that slavery is being effectively perpetuated in the United States through mass incarceration.
Join us in Sydnor Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 for a viewing of this documentary followed by a short discussion.
Every day, EmpowerHouse–supporting survivors of domestic violence–provides free help to adults and their children. As an accredited domestic violence center, they do not charge for services. Thanks to donations from our community, they are able to continue providing free services to anyone who needs them. EmpowerHouse and St. George’s are partnering to bring you the Clothesline Project in Sydnor Hall, Feb. 3-8, 2017.
The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to violence targeted against women. The Clothesline t-shirts are individually designed and crafted to publicly express the personal experience of a survivor. The shirts share her words, her story, and her emotions. The Clothesline provides a safe forum for women to speak about the abuse and to educate the public about the extent, prevalence, and impact of violence against women.
The shirts will be provided by EmpowerHouse and are color coded to show the form of abuse and whether the victim survived the abuse they experienced:
The Clothesline Project will be hung in Sydnor Hall on Friday, Feb. 3 and be available for First Friday viewing. On Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m., St. George’s Adult Forum will feature Sarah King, Director of Support Services at EmpowerHouse, presenting the Clothesline Project and talking about our community’s efforts to support and empower survivors of domestic violence. The shirts will remain in Sydnor Hall until Wednesday, Feb. 8.
As St. George’s continues to explore the dynamic of being a compassionate community and sharing this with our interfaith neighbors, we have invited a special guest speaker for our Lenten Weekend program.The Rev. Dr. Sathianathan (“Sathi”) Clarke, current chair of World Christianity at Wesley Theological Seminary, is a world-renowned lecturer on global Christianity and interreligious dialogue. We are thrilled to have this award-winning teacher and scholar in our midst for a three-part program learning how being fully in touch with our Christian faith makes us better able to be peacemakers and life-bearers in community with people of all faiths.
Centered in Prayer
Saturday, March 4, 2017
4- 6 p.m. Presentation in the Nave
We’ll explore how we can realize depth in Christian prayer by gleaning from the breadth of other religious traditions. A potluck supper will follow in Sydnor Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cultivated for Peace
Sunday, March 5, 2017
10-11 a.m. Presentation in Sydnor Hall
We’ll examine three dimensions of being “Blessed Peacemakers” that come from Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity. Dr. Clarke will also preach at the 11:15 a.m. service.
Covenanted Toward Abundant Life
Sunday, March 5, 2017
2:30-4 p.m. Presentation in the Nave
We’ll focus on how we might reimagine Christian mission for abundant life in our consecrated interreligious environment.
All events are open to the general public. You do NOT have to be a member of St. George’s to attend.
We suggest a donation of $25 per person for the weekend; this helps cover the expenses of bringing outstanding writers, teachers and thought leaders to you. We want our speakers to be accessible to all, and we know that some people will be able to donate more than $25, and others less. There is no cost for students. Childcare will be provided if there is a sufficient need.
Register below (if the form does not display a “submit” button at the bottom, use this direct link):
Jesus was once asked for his support of the death penalty. His response: “Let one who is without sin cast the first stone.”
Join in prayer as we vigil on Wednesday, January 18 at the time of the scheduled execution of Ricky Gray. All are welcome as we gather in community within the nave of St. George’s to share in quiet thought, meditative song and somber reflection from 8:30 to 9:15 p.m.
“Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17