This is a service not to miss. Our guest speaker is Sidney Morrison whose new novel on Frederick Douglass has just been published to national acclaim. The book is described as a mesmerizing historical novel richly detailing Douglass’ life and the Civil War Era. Mr. Morrison will speak on Douglass’ life and dedication to social justice, including his early and radical support of Chinese migrant workers who labored in the gold fields of our region.
The period of Douglass’ life has consequences in our own time. America’s 19th-century was a crucible of crisis over slavery, the Civil War, and the crusade for women’s equal rights. We can learn so much from the life of this man who exemplified how we become our better selves when we become the ally of those who are not ourselves.
An informal Q & A gathering will be held after the service.
Guest Speaker: Sidney Morrison with Worship Associates Tracy Pepper & Gail Johnson Vaughan