
Xchange Sermons
The public is invited to join us for another truly inspirational event! From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January through the end of May, religious leaders from various faiths will leave their congregations and speak to the congregations of another faith--connecting dreams of a more unified community with a message to act on faith and make that imagined place a real one. Participating congregations are listed below on the left, and check the Upcoming Events listings below to see which congregations will be paired. See below also for photos, podcasts and more details on Xchange Sermons.
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The Rev. Cassandra Jones stood in the pulpit at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, a guest pastor with a message of grace and salvation through humility. Jones, an African-American who on most Sundays may be found serving as associate pastor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, spoke to the largely white audience at The Plaza’s Holy Trinity on Sunday, March 25. Her theme focused on a... read more
A different sort of collaboration is broadening Xchange Sermons. More than 60 pastors, imams and rabbis last year and dozens more this year have swapped pulpits – affirming by their words and presence the importance of reconciliation. Now, the Rev. Nancy Ellett Allison and Rabbi Jonathan Freirich hope that two upcoming gatherings foster even more understanding in this often divided... read more
"You're not Tom Latimer," said a parishioner of St. Stephen United Methodist Church to the Rev. Donnie Garris. "No, I am not," Garris replied, as he relayed the occurrence to the congregation with a chuckle. Taking over the pulpit from the Rev. Tom Latimer, the Rev. Garris left his usual spot at the predominately African-American Antioch Missionary Baptist Church to preach at St. Stephen, a... read more




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