Rio Texas Methodist Federation for Social Action

“Moving Forward: Race in the New Millennium” 

Week 1 – Opening keynote and discussion with Heidi J. Kim, Missioner for Racial Reconciliation, The Episcopal Church, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Weeks Center.

Week 2 – Book Discussion led by Academic Dean Scott Bader-Saye on Reconciling All Things: A Christian Vision for Justice, Peace and Healing, by Emmanuel Katongole and Chris Rice, Monday, February 8 at 4:00 p.m. Community Hour in Maddux Lounge. (Order your book from this link on Amazon and the seminary will receive 6% back on the purchase.)

Week 3 – African American Arts and Culture event, Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. in Weeks Center.
An event showcasing African American arts and culture in a variety of mediums. Several Austin artists from the African American Community will display their artistry throughout the seminary’s Weeks Center. Light refreshments will be served.

Week 4 – Celebration Eucharist with Southwest alumna, the Rev. Freda Marie Brown, director of St. Vincent’s House, Galveston, Thursday, February 25 at 5:30 p.m. Reception to follow http://www.austinseminary.edu/page.cfm?p=3424