Saturday, September 23, 9 am — 4 pm Rev. Ben Campbell, Pastor Emeritus of Richmond Hill and author of Richmond’s Unhealed History, is the speaker for the opening program for the Koinonia School of Race & Justice. Speaking on the theology of race, Campbell argues that the community of metropolitan Richmond is engaged in a…
Our KOINONIA School of Race and Justice is ready to begin it’s third year this fall with some significant modifications that we hope will make it possible for more to participate. The school is designed to equip people in three ways: to engage in transformative and self-reflective work around race; to engage in constructive dialogue…
Hear the Panel Discussion — What we call justice is often little more than revenge. An expert panel takes on the question: How do we move from punitive justice to a broader position of restoring wholeness and unifying our communities? The 45 minute lectures will be followed by facilitated conversation and group processing time among the audience….
“Where Are We On The Journey To Equity?” — Reverend Alvin Herring is Director of Racial Equity & Community Engagement for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and will speak on how closing the racial equity gap relates to justice and faith. Herring is a much sought after speaker on campuses and in corporate board rooms,…
Translating the Code On Monday, April 25 at 7:30 pm, Michael Paul Williams will be uncovering and breaking down the code words embedded in today’s media coverage, and will show how bias contributes to racial divides. About the lecturer: Michael Paul Williams is a metro columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He won Virginia Press Association awards for column…
On Monday, March 28 at 7:30 pm, a panel will discuss the school-to-prison pipeline, its implications, and opportunities for the community. Panelists include: retired Henrico Judge Catherine Hammond, Community Activist Iman Shabazz, and a representative from Art 180. Join us for worship at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, lecture at 7:30 pm. Your donation of…
Finding Grace in Race, the dialog continues… …and you are invited to continue the conversation. The Koinonia School of Race & Justice continues its Spring 2017 Lecture Series with a panel discussion on “Re-Imagining Education” — Monday, February 27 at 7:30 pm in the Chapel at Richmond Hill. This lecture will feature a panel of experts addressing and envisioning some…
The Koinonia School of Race & Justice presents the first of three spring lectures. Dr. Genevieve Siegel-Hawley will explore the residual effects of racism and the correlation of education and poverty. Join us for worship at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, lecture at 7:30 pm. Your donation of $20 includes both dinner and the…
1st Fall Lecture for the Koinonia School of Race and Justice, given September 28, 2015 at Richmond Hill by the Rev. B. P. Campbell Introduction: Constantine and King James In 325 A. D. the Emperor Constantine, who had just, after 13 years of battle, murder and intrigue, secured his position in control of the Roman Empire, locked all…
