Entitled "Dividing Walls" -- delivered by Rev. John Fitzgerald of Providence United Methodist Church at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 15
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.
Resources
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Prayer of Peace -- delivered by Rev. Dennis Hall of Briar Creek Church at Temple Beth El on Friday, January 13
Entitled: "Follow the Guide" -- delivered by Kevin Vandiver, Duke University Divinity School student and site coordinator of Shalom Park Freedom School, at Temple Beth on Friday, J
Rev. Greg Busby's sermon delivered to Dilworth United Methodist Church on Sunday April 25, 2010
Sermon given by Nicole Massie (The Park Church) at First Christian Church of Charlotte (Rev. Jolin Wilks-McElroy) 2/28/10
Revs. Renee' Leboa & Christy Snow sermon at Seigle Ave. Presbyterian Church 02.21.10
Sermon: Nancy Kraft (Holy Trinity Luthern) at Unity of Charlotte 02.14.10
"We Cannot Merely Pray to You"
Adapted from a prayer by Rabbi Jack Reimer
Led by Mayor Anthony Foxx during Temple Beth El’s MLK Shabbat Service
January 15, 2010
The sermon given by Don Garris (Antioch Baptis) at Sardis Baptist (Tim Moore)
The sermon given by Tim Moore (Sardis Baptist) at Antioch Baptist (Donnie Garris)
Attached are the Let's Talk discussion guide (five options) along with a faith supplement.
Preview Video by Tonya Jameson (YouTube)
Xchange Sermons announcement video (YouTube)
Press Release Jan 12 (PDF)
What We Believe (PDF)
A graphic examining faith and values in the United States
Inspirational message from Rabbi Judith Schindler
Faith & Values columnist Tim Funk's article on the sermon exchange
7 Photo Albums
Past Events
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MAY13 Rev. Byron Davis of Mt Olive Baptist Church, Huntersville will preach at Lake Forest Church with Rev. Dr. Mike Moses for the 8am, 9:30am and 11am services.
Type: Crossroads Event
Rev. Ben Devoid of Dilworth United Methodist Church will speak at Spencer Memorial United Methodist Church
Type: Crossroads Event
Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Shanka Morris of Spencer Memorial United Methodist Church will speak at Dilworth United Methodist Church
Type: Crossroads Event
Recent Bulletins
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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
Partners
Partner Organizations
Participating Congregations
Baha'i Community of Charlotte
The Chapel of Christ the King
Faith Memorial Baptist Church
Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
