Taylor University MLK workshops.
1:30-2:30 - Workshops #1Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African-American Spirituals and the Journey Toward Freedom, Recital Hall
Brent Maher and Carole Heller
African-American spirituals are a powerful testament to the brutal oppression of slavery, the journey toward equality, and faith tested by pain and suffering. This program will utilize live performances, corporate singing, and an exploration of the songs' origins and implications to better understand the relationship between music and social change.
A Wreath for Emmitt Till, Euler 130
Daniel Bowman Jr.
In this workshop, we will examine and discuss Emmitt Till's life and the details surrounding his death, including the trial in which the perpetrators were acquitted by an all-white jury. The court case gripped the nation, and has been called "the first great media event of the civil rights movement."
Racial Reconciliation as a Result of Spiritual Reconciliation: How the Bible Views Race, Reconciliation, and Relationship, Euler 118
Erick Solomon
Before we can talk about racial reconciliation amongst Christians we must understand our spiritual reconciliation. Our ultimate identity is in Christ. However, everyone's identity works itself out differently because of their culture, everyone's identity. These understandings allow us to engage one another in truth and love as people, not projects. This workshop will connect the Biblical mandate of racial reconciliation to practical steps one can take towards fulfilling that mandate.
Being White in a White World: What's the Role of the White People in Today's Society?, MMVA 002
Drew Moser
This interactive workshop will help participants process through White racial identity and will address issues such as: Whites and "the benefit of the doubt", the responsibility of White Christians in the issue of racism, microagressions, how to be an "ally", etc.
Composing Faith: How Jazz Can Help You Find Your Groove with God, Ayres 215
Robert Gelinas
What might a 'jazz-shaped faith' look like, and how could it help us fulfill the message of the gospel in a way no method, movement, or structured program ever could? How can understanding the beauty of jazz help you better understand Jesus, his vision for those who follow him, and his heartbeat for a world that is badly out of sync? This workshop is not about music. It is about a passionate, biblical, fully integrated way of looking at life and salvation that will free you to find your own unique groove in the kingdom of God.
Documentary: Color of Fear, Euler 109
Anila Karunakar, Faye Chechowich
Faculty and Staff only
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Workshops #2
The Power of Story: Global Myths on the Origins and Character of Black People, MMVA 005
Mary N. Muchiri
This book investigates the origins of racism against black people that has been entrenched in political, religious and scientific myths. It further demonstrates how these myths have had an ongoing effect until today through the educational and economic systems. It concludes by discussing how each individual can expose these deceptive myths.
God's Heart for the Immigration Debate, Euler 130
Cecilia Macias
This interactive workshop will address immigration issues in several ways: God's heart for immigrants, stories of immigrants, and why this is an important issue for the Christian community.
Racial Reconciliation as a Result of Spiritual Reconciliation: How the Bible Views Race, Reconciliation, and Relationship, Euler 118
Erick Solomon
Before we can talk about racial reconciliation amongst Christians we must understand our spiritual reconciliation. Our ultimate identity is in Christ. However, everyone's identity works itself out differently because of their culture, everyone's identity. These understandings allow us to engage one another in truth and love as people, not projects. This workshop will connect Biblical mandate of racial reconciliation with practical steps to take towards fulfilling that mandate.
Being White in a White World: What's the Role of the White People in Today's Society?, MMVA 002
Drew Moser
Equaliberty: America's Last Race Problem, Recital Hall
Wes Rediger
What is America's last race problem? What can one person do today in 2013 to resolve it? Dr. Wesley Rediger, Corporate Coach, and Rev. Larry Emmons, Greater Second Baptist Church, answer these questions in the context of America's greatest speeches and the nation's leaders who gave them. Along with seventy powerful photographs they bring King's "I Have a Dream" and Lincoln's, "Gettysburg Address" and other original statements to dramatic life to make their case.
Composing Faith: How Jazz Can Help You Find Your Groove with God, Ayres 215
Robert Gelinas
7:00 p.m., Rediger Chapel/Auditorium Concert featuring Faith in Motion and the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra. Free concert sponsored by Taylor University
The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra (IJO) is Indiana's premier professional repertory big band jazz ensemble and is dedicated to serving the Indianapolis community and the entire state at large. Composed of leading professional jazz musicians and vocalists from Central Indiana, the IJO was created to preserve and advance the dynamic history of the big band. Patterned after many popular bands, both past and present, the IJO is committed to performing world-class musical arrangements based on classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. In addition to performing the best of the big band repertoire, the IJO also features outstanding new arrangements as well as original compositions.
Faith in Motion, Grant County's only faith-based dance studio, will be showcasing a few routines from their upcoming May Recital. Faith in Motion (FIM) is located at 518 West 41st Street in Marion. FIM offers instruction in the dance techniques of Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Divine, Hip Jazzy Hop & Ballroom Basics. Their students range in ages from 3 thru Adults. They also have a fitness program consisting of Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumbatomic, Yoga, and Boot camp. There is also an in-house Personal Fitness Trainer for one-on-one workouts. They believe that the time is now to take dance back for the Kingdom of God and Faith in Motion is your faith-based choice for dance & fitness!
MLK Day is sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Programs (OIP) at Taylor University. Please contact Cecilia Macias ccmacias@taylor.edu for more information.
