Topic: History

Finding a Pencil for James

Speaker: Rev. Stephen Robinson As we begin the month of February and Black History Month, we are inspired by the work of the distinguished professor and writer, Percival Everett. Using themes from his latest novel, James, we will look at how the stories of history are told. Everett reminds us that hearing the story from another … Continue reading Finding a Pencil for James

Lessons From Genocide

January 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and has been set aside as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.  The images of these camps provide us with some of the most disturbing scenes in history as well as windows into the darkness of humanity.  On this day, we remember the millions who were imprisoned, … Continue reading Lessons From Genocide