Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary

Faith and growth is a powerful combination in the heat and through seasons.

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Our third Black August 2024 session is Thursday, August 15th @ 7:30pm Eastern US time. We will welcome Ms. Cleo Silvers and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Ngwa , who will both share about their work to organize and educate toward global transformation in our understanding of and commitment to the health of all people. This session will be hosted by Rev. Dr. Eric Thomas.

Register to join us @ https://clbsj.civicrm.org/civicrm/event/list

Praises God that our former board chair CeCe Armstrong has been elected co-moderator of the PCUSA! We pray for your and Tony’s success during the 226th General Assembly!

Juneteenth!

The Justice Journey continues. Drum Major for Justice (DMFJ) Cohort Alumni explored the initial starting door of slavery in the U.S. - Charleston, S.C. Many times this revealing justice journey #4 opened knowledge of puzzling spaces but there is powerful conversation and strategy development of the cohort experience evolving in real places. There is also a deposit and evolution of the diverse ministries these alumni lead. The Justice Journey experience in Charleston further fuels their faith and justice service in New York, Baltimore, Dallas, Atlanta and beyond.



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Growing forward in the faith and strength of Pentecost Sunday!

Inspiring vision and works of Rev. Johnson Saulsberry. He claims his JCSTS Drum Major for Justice Cohort experience as one of his most pivotal moments. Pictured: Rev. Saulsberry, Lilli Jackson, fellow DMFJ alum, and Cheryl Scales, DMFJ Strategist.

Drum Major for Justice Alumni Inaugural Cohort commemorates the vision of the April 4th Foundation: Reconciliation, Reaffirmation & Renewal. Founded by Rev. Johnson Saulsberry, DMFJ Cohort Alumni. More than 1500 youth have journeyed through exposure of history, and the works continue.

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed."-1 Peter 2:24

In the tapestry of humanity, each thread plays a vital role. Black History serves as a sacred moment to recognize the resilience, creativity, and transformative impact of the African-American community. Black History Month is past, present, and commitment to the future.

Claiming the blessings and tapestry of an abundant 2024!

The wonders of His love brought such fellowship as the Founding Drum Major for Justice Alumni Cohort connected. Challenges and opportunities are present but oh with conversations of life we embrace the possibilities of joy unfolding.

The season of a son, Immanuel.

Drum Major for Justice Alumni Monthly Connect. Staying in touch with alumni leaders supporting their work and celebrating progress moments and milestones in the work - from helping Presbytery leadership organize Racial and Faith Justice for behind-the-scene structural success; an alum being appointed as Preysbytery Pastor, anothe alum will see the opening of an upcoming Social Justice Center in February; and an Emmy-award winner vessel of impact!!! We can hear the drums of faith and justice progress.



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May your lives indeed be full of Thanks & Giving!

Drum Major for Justice Cohort Alumni continue the justice learning journey in Tulsa. Powerful exposure to reconciliation history at the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park.

Drum Major for Justice Cohort Alumni kick off their next justice journey for continued growth in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Traveling across the country to uncover another dimension of faith and justice in real times.

Congratulations Gloria Browne-Marshall who was awarded an EMMY FOR SOCIETAL CONCERNS – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT).

“Your Democracy: How do Cases Reach the Supreme Court? “- WHYY

Gloria is a visionary, stellar law professor, author, activist, Commentator and a graduate of the JCSTS Drum Major for Justice 2022 Cohort.

We are super proud of AND for her impact!!!

Dr. Sydney Freeman, Drum Major for Justice Alumni reveals three lanes of legacy and justice pursued to make a difference. See this interview excerpt. https://www.jcsts.org/exhale

How Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminaryhas shaped past leaders and how it shapes leaders today. Insights shared by President Paul Roberts via The Presyterian Outlook

How Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary has shaped past leaders and how it shapes leaders today - The Presbyterian Outlook To fully appreciate how JCSTS has shaped leaders in both the past and the present, recall the history of education in this country for those who were formerly enslaved and for their descendants, writes Paul Roberts.

DMFJ Cohort Alumni Spotlight: Rev. Nancy Kingwood, Executive Director GBAPP. Her work and leadership continues with the November 1st opening of the Urban Trauma Center to address the needs of children ages 4-18! It is designed to provide behavioral health and supportive services to those who have experienced racial trauma in the Bridgeport Connecticut area.

Dreams. Faith. Believe.

Exhale and refuel with us Thursday evening September 28th at 7:30 p.m. EST for our Exhale Conversation. Dr. Sydney Freeman Jr., a Drum Major for Justice alum, will join us.. Ours is a group conversation of faith, justice and key issues of our time. Register online for zoom details. https://www.jcsts.org/exhale .

We connect for conversations of faith, justice and key issues of our time - every 4th Thursday. Register online for zoom details. https://www.jcsts.org/exhale We look forward to connections on September 28th at 7:30 p.m. EST.

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