First Lutheran Church Foundation Speaker Series

Join the First Lutheran Church Foundation for our inaugural FREE presentation on May 15, 2024!

Race, Religion, and Social Justice—

A THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONVERSATION

We are pleased to announce the first in our new speaker series designed to foster community engagement and understanding through thought-provoking conversations on pressing social justice issues that impact our community.

Dr. Robert P. Jones: A Leading Voice on Race and Religion

Dr. Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute in Washington, D.C., will explain the roots of white supremacy and Christian nationalism so that we can better understand their present-day manifestations (including both evident and subtle displays of racism) and work toward dismantling them. Using the stories of people navigating these contradictions in three communities, including Duluth, he will illuminate the possibility of a new American future in which we finally fulfill the promise of a true pluralistic democracy.

Join the Journey

Are you ready to think critically, engage in meaningful dialogue, and become inspired to be part of a more inclusive, equitable, and just future? Join us on May 15!

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5:00 p.m. Doors open

5:30 p.m. Musical performance

6:00 p.m. Speaker presentation begins

7:00 p.m. Reception with a book signing and a concurrent breakout session for further discussion

Support the Dialogue in Action Series:

Thanks to donors like you, tickets are free, and the event is open to the public. Donations of any size are welcome. If you are able, consider supporting the FaithLoveCommunity – Dialogue in Action Series.

Donations can be mailed to the First Lutheran Church of Duluth Foundation at 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802. Please include Speaker Series in the check’s memo line.

Online donations can be made online also. After clicking the online giving button, please scroll down and select Speaker Series in the Fund drop-down menu.

Online Giving

The Foundation thanks Endowment Development Services for being the premier sponsor of this event.

The Foundation extends our gratitude to the Westminster Town Hall Forum for their invaluable guidance and support, fostering a community of collaboration for our inaugural event.

Questions? Please email email [email protected]