By Michele Sigg— This sculpture is “The Cathedral” by French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917).Not the hands of lovers (that would require a left and a
Category: Reconciliation
Lenten Devotional: Mother & Son
by Jennifer Brown I would like to share this example of African American Christian art from the Harlem Renaissance period. In Mother & Son, Richmond
“Way maker” Hit Song, its Nigerian Female author, and Justice
Reposted from Christianity Today, online (June 12, 2020) The American church’s quarantine anthem made its way to the States from Nigeria, where songwriter and Pentecostal
Intercollegiate MLK Commemoration
The Greater New Haven community is invited to attend this year’s intercollegiate virtual MLK Commemoration that honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin
In Honor of MLK
If you would like to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week, here are a few ideas of things in
Lament: When We do not Love Truth
By Gabe Lepage, Racial Justice Fellowship member– CHALLENGE: Capitol rioters and false claims to truth REFLECTION: To be Christian is to love truth. The looting
Lament: Where is the Love?
A musical lament, posted by Paul Smith on the STJ Facebook page.
The Micah 6:8 Commitment
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good: and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness
EVENT: JAZZ CAFE: MUSIC, RACE, AND CONVERSATION
By Jennifer B. Friday, November 20th was the first night of the new Racial Justice Fellowship series, “Jazz Café: Music, Race, and Conversation.” The event
EVENT: ArTworks by John August Swanson
From Michele SiggI encourage you to visit the Theo Arts Gallery at Boston University for an online exhibit of visually stunning artworks. Who Is My
EVENT: RJ Mural Reveal, Part 2
Please join us this Sunday on Zoom, directly after the worship service, for a detailed presentation of the St John’s Racial Justice Mural, a project
The Leadership of Girls and Women
From Michele Sigg—A friend shared this music video with me a few days ago. I find it a delightful piece sung by a Black musician,
EVENT: RJ Mural Community Project
St. John’s Mural Project based on the theme of racial justice and Micah 6:8: He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does
Honest Talk about Race
–By Jennifer B.Emmanuel Acho begins this conversation by quoting priest and theologian Henri Nouwen who said, “honest, direct confrontation is a true expression of compassion
Acts 9 and the Importance of Redemption
Don’t miss the online lecture TODAY at 12 PM by Vince Bantu of Fuller Seminary on “What Hope Christian History in Africa offers to Race
Racial Justice Series: Week 4 Summary
–By Rev. Deacon Shancia Jarrett. Many Americans assume that racial segregation was a political and socio-economic device of the South. However, many scholars contend that
Life Together 