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Book Study Roundtable Wednesdays, Feb 7, 21 and 28 6:00pm – 7:15pm Zoom Online Conversations (click to join) led by Janet Elsea andweekly guest speaker Join us for an enlightening journey as we delve into the profound narratives of Black history through a book study roundtable. These conversational, online sessions will focus discussions around The Accommodation a compelling exploration of pivotal moments and figures that shaped the African American experience. It is a powerful, long-repressed classic of Dallas history which examines the violent and suppressed history of race and racism in the city in which many of us live. Written by longtime Dallas political journalist Jim Schutze, formerly of the Dallas Times Herald and Dallas Observer, and currently columnist at D Magazine, The Accommodation follows the story of Dallas from slavery throughthe Civil Rights Movement, and the city’s desegregation efforts in the 1950s and ‘60s. Order/download book on Amazon >…

Vocal Recital & Presentation – Dr. Erica Vernice Simmons Sunday, Feb 11 at Noon Following the 10:30am Church Service in the Parish Hall Everyone is invited to the Parish Hall for light refreshments immediately following the service. Hear Dr. Erica Vernice Simmons, lyric soprano, perform and give an insightful perspective as a Black musician. Dr. Simmons is an Adjunct Professor of Voice and Lecturer at Tarrant County College Northeast Campus. She recently earned her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas. Most recently, Professor Simmons presented a Black Heritage Recital featuring classical compositions by black composers atthe Texoma Artist Series Conference for the National Associationof the Teachers of Singing (NATS). She has performed as asoloist in a virtual concert of His Light Still Shines and in the Porgy and Bess opera with Fort Worth Opera. Shewas a first place winner in the Memphis Beethoven Club 2017 Young Artists Competition…

Guest Preacher – The Rev. Dr. George Mason Sunday, Feb 25 at the 10:30am Church Service Plus Presentation and Q&A following in the Parish Hall Come hear one of Dallas’ most influential faith leaders! The Rev. Dr. George Mason’s “bridge-building” sermons are designed to open conversations about the conflicts and confluence in the currents of culture and the movements of the Spirit.His tone is always respectful, yet provocative; his mood hopeful and evocative! He is a Christian theologian and Retired Senior Pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church (1989-2022). He is also the Founder and President at Faith Commons and Lead Advisor and Adjunct Professor at Baptist House of Studies-Perkins School of Theology at SMU.

Join us in celebrating 2024 Black History Month’s theme: “African Americans and the Arts” with a Museum Meet-up at the African American Museum of Dallas on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 11am. This one-of-a-kind museum is devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials, including one of the largest African American Folk Art collections in the US. Museum is located at 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210 in Fair Park. For details about the museum, visit: aamdallas.org

Don’t miss Tenor Soloist, Kevin Sutton, at the 10:30am service this Sunday, Dec. 10. Kevin is an Indiana native and received his early training at Ball State University. He holds the Master of Church Music degree from Scarritt Graduate School in Nashville, TN. He pursued post graduate study at the University of North Texas; and has studied with such noted teachers as Max van Egmond, Nancy Zylstra and Krister Solèn. He has enjoyed a long and varied career as soloist, conductor, teacher and pianist. Kevin is founding musical director of Second Chance Players, a theater company dedicated to persons in recovery and their allies.