The world today is in a tumultuous state as we recover from a global pandemic in a time of racial unrest and political division. Is there a word from the Lord for this moment? What are people of faith called to do as we confront these and other challenges?

The Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation (CSJR) of Union Presbyterian Seminary is excited to invite you to the 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series on January 10th and 12th entitled “Just Preach/ Just Act!” These two days will feature three online events, including an evening lecture on January 10th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. William C. Turner, Jr of Durham, NC who will explore the intricacies and imperatives of social justice preaching.

It will also feature an evening lecture on January 12th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Nelson and Mrs. Joyce Johnson of Greensboro, NC who will be discussing their life’s work together in social activism and their sponsorship of our nation’s first Truth and Reconciliation Commission in a session entitled “Just Act!”

Between these two events will be a lunch conversation with all three of our speakers at noon on January 12th where faith leaders can engage them on issues of social justice proclamation and activism.