Vision 2030
From a pre-conference visit to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel — where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated — to the Rev. Traci Blackmon’s stirring words during the closing worship, the UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries’ 82nd Annual Gathering left attendees moved, inspired, and recommitted…
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It’s the year 2020 and I just could not resist using the above title for my column this month. Yes, 20/20 vision implies that one has the ability to see clearly. That is what one might hope for and aspire to, but this column is actually about something else. Instead of looking at things as…
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Good morning! Today is the final day of the CHHSM 83rd Annual Gathering! As with the first two days, today is packed with speakers, preachers, and workshops you won’t want to miss, including the Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk, who brings us the Word during closing worship this afternoon!![]()
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The virtual doors open today at 10:30 a.m. and the day begins with a Grounding at 11 with the Rev. Julie Jennings and the Rev. Susan Drake, who will give us time to center through music and song.![]()
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Today’s three Workshop options, from 11:30am-12:30pm Eastern, include:![]()
What Will Stewardship and Fundraising Look Like Post-Covid? with Charles Buck, Kent Siladi, Matt Wagner, Jacqueline Owen, and Andrew Warner; Escaping Martyrdom: Avoiding Burnout While Heeding the Call with the Rev. Brandyn Simmons; and There is Reason to Have Hope: A Public Health Response to Racism with the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry.![]()
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This afternoon’s closing plenary features a keynote from community organizer, chaplain, and educator the Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker at 1:30 p.m..![]()
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Closing Worship follows at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk, as we bring our three days of healing, teaching, inspiring, and sharing to a close.