Dr. King was not a perfect person. Instead of hiding from his indiscretions, how can simultaneously holding both his contributions and flaws open up new possibilities for how we learn from figures in American history?
Taylor Stewart, executive director of the Oregon Remembrance Project, will share what he’s learned about courage, unwavering belief, and the power of ordinary people.He will share his story of how an inconspicuous college student found the inspiration, courage, and belief necessary to make an extraordinary difference. Taylor invites his audience to ask the question, “Why not me?”
How is lynching still a relevant topic for us today and how can we find reconciliation? Our pulpit guest Taylor Stewart started the Oregon Remembrance Project in 2018 to inspire racial justice action. He will share about the legacy of lynching, and how we can get involved in finding justice for Alonzo Tucker, Oregon’s only known victim of lynching.
