Professor Advocates Christian Social Activism in Keynote Speech Delivered at Medieval Studies Conference
By Kam Williams
What ordinarily comes to mind when one thinks of a lecture about medieval Europe is a talk a lot less relevant to present-day worldly concerns than the keynote speech recently delivered by Professor Celia Chazelle at a conference held at University College Cork entitled “Envisioning Christ on the Cross.” Chazelle, who chairs the Department of History at The College of New Jersey, had been invited to Ireland to speak about “The Mass and the Eucharist, ‘Image’ of the Crucified Christ, in the Christianization of Early Medieval Europe.” -more-
History in the Making as Black Methodist Denominations Meet For First Time in 45 Years
Washington, DC (February 15, 2010) – On Friday, February 19th, the nation’s three largest Black Methodist Church denominations (combined memberships of more than 5 million) will pay tribute to Black History Month by announcing the formation of a historic coalition and plans to hold a major strategy summit in Columbia, S.C., March 1-3, 2010. -more-
Pastor Donnie McClurkin to Raise Funds for Haitian Earthquake Relief at Jubilee Gala Celebration Monday, January 25th 2010
Fundraiser Revamped To Donate ALL Funds to Relief Efforts Musical Performances & Celebrity Plate Auction
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned Grammy Award winning Gospel artist, Pastor Donnie McClurkin to be honored at 50th Jubilee Gala Celebration, a fundraiser benefiting the Haitian earthquake relief efforts of Feed The Children, WorldVision and Operation Compassion. In the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti, Pastor McClurkin will donate funds specifically toward the organizations' international work in Haiti. -more-
Dr. Barbara A. Nabors
Pastor/Teacher
Kingdom Word of
Faith International
DR. BARBARA A. NABORS, SENIOR PASTOR OF KINGDOM WORD OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL, LAUNCHES "KINGDOM GATHERING 2010" IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) -- Launch of “Kingdom Gathering 2010 – Sons & Daughters of the King and the Five-Fold Ministry Gifts” by Dr. Barbara A. Nabors of Kingdom Word of Faith International (“KWOFI”) set to take place January 28-30, 2010 beginning at 7pm, Hilton Houston Southwest Hotel, 6780 Southwest Freeway in Houston, Texas 77074. Special guest speakers: Apostle Dr. Robbie Horton of Los Angeles, California is founder of Anointed Connection International Ministry; Dr. Barbara Matthews and Mrs. Linda Gray of Houston and Dallas, Texas areas, respectively. Registration $20.00, all are welcome. For hotel reservations: (713) 977-7911. -more-
NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED MEDICAL MISSIONARY TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT KING BREAKFAST
Ontario, CA (BlackNews.com) –The 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast Tribute will carry the tradition of music and inspiration in honor of Dr. King on Monday, January 18th, 2010, with special guest speaker Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., chairman of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) and noted medical missionary, musician, and activist. Dr. Myers is featured as well as the Senior Pastors and Choirs of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Ontario and Mt. Sinai C.O.G.I.C. in Pomona, encouraging attendees to reflect on Dr. King's legacy as we begin a new decade in an era of change. The event will be held from 8:30AM-10:30AM at the Ontario Airport Doubletree Hotel, with doors opening at 8:00AM. -more-
The Abyssinian Baptist Church Ministry of Christian Social Concern Hosts 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. 'Non-Violence' Youth Event
NEW YORK, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On this year's King Holiday, Monday, January 18, 2010, the Ministry of Social Concern at Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, will again celebrate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in its "Non-Violence As A Means to Make A Difference" Youth Program. The 12th annual free event, to take place 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Vestry of the 201 year old church, will feature a keynote address by educator/social activist, Ras Baraka, (current Principal of Central High School in Newark, NJ); and inspirational presentations from Harlem Children's Zone Peacemakers and Impact Repertory Theatre. Doors open 9:30 AM, with a continental breakfast. Lunch will also be served. Abyssinian is located at 132 Odell Clark Place (West 138th Street, between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. & Lenox Avenue). -more-
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