In responding to our call to dismantle racism, we invite you to two important online events. All are welcome to attend and participate at NO COST.
Just Mercy movie viewing and discussion
Sunday, July 19, 3pm EDT / 2pm CDT
Bishop Strickland interview with Rev. Robert W. Lee
(descendant of Robert E. Lee)
Tuesday, July 21, 7pm EDT / 6pm CDT
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Join us we gather to view the movie Just Mercy and discuss our reactions to the movie, as well as discuss past and current events regarding racial justice.
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Movie will be begin promptly at 3:00pm EDT / 2:00pm CDT, with discussion to follow. The discussion will begin promptly at 5:15pm EDT.
Joining Bishop Kevin Strickland for a post-movie discussion will be Dr. Elizabeth Bounds (Professor of Christian Ethics, Candler School of Theology) & Mr. Charles King ("Just Mercy" producer).
The Southeastern Synod remains constant in the work of Racial Justice and dismantling racism. This event will take us one step closer to the Beloved Community for which we yearn.
Be sure to REGISTER HERE in order to receive the Zoom link and to get reminders as the event approaches.
You can watch the movie with us during this movie event at no cost. Or, you may visit https://www.justmercyfilm.com/ to see other ways of viewing this film beforehand.
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“Reckoning with Racism and the Heritage of the South: A conversation with Robert W. Lee on the call to preach, teach, and confront racism.”
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Join Bishop Kevin L. Strickland as he has a conversation with The Reverend Robert W. Lee, IV.
Tuesday, July 21, from 7-8:15pm EST via zoom.
Be sure to REGISTER HERE in order to receive the Zoom link and to get reminders as the event approaches.
The Reverend Robert Wright Lee, IV is an author, activist, commentator, and preacher. Lee is a native of Statesville, North Carolina and graduate of Duke University Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. He received his Master of Theological Studies in May of 2017 with a focus in practical theology and homiletics His thesis was on the corpus work of Bishop Will Willimon.
Lee completed his undergraduate work in Religious Studies and Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University where he met his wife Stephanie. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Chicago Theological Seminary.
Rob has written extensively for both secular and religious news outlets. Rob's work has appeared in outlets such as NPR’s Weekend Edition, Ministry Matters, the Methodist Federation for Social Action, the Huffigton Post, the Common English Bible: Student Edition, and the Washington Post. He has preached from notable churches such as the Historic Ebenezer Church in Atlanta, the American Cathedral in Paris, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel in Chicago, and Harvard’s Memorial Church in Cambridge. He has given lectures at universities across this country such as Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York, The University of California at Davis, Arizona State University, and St. Michael’s College in Vermont.
Rob, a nephew, generations removed of General Robert E. Lee has been engaged as an activist in the field of racial reconciliation. He participated in the 2017 MTV Video Music awards and was on ABC’s the View where he spoke about the need to confront white supremacy and white privilege in white churches. Rob has written one book titled “Stained-Glass Millennials” (Smyth and Helwys 2017) his second book “A Sin by Any Other Name” was released in April of 2019 by Penguin Random House, Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King wrote the foreword.
Rob is presently serving as pastor of Unifour Church, an open and affirming community of faith in Newton, North Carolina. Rob was baptized and raised United Methodist, at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Statesville, and was ordained in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship at First Baptist Church, West Jefferson. Lee lives in Statesville, North Carolina with his wife Stephanie and his poodle Frank.
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We look forward to seeing you next week!
Peace, Your Southeastern Synod Staff
