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Dr. Tunya Griffin’s Work to Be Featured at Northeastern Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry Colloquium
Dr. Tunya Griffin’s doctoral research will be featured at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College’s Doctor of Ministry Colloquium on Friday, January 21st at 9:30 a.m. The biannual conference will feature the work of selected program grads, is free of charge and will be held entirely online. For more information or to register, visit https://info.nes.edu/colloquium
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Join the #BeBrave Revolution with Words of Wisdom from Anita Hill
In homes, workplaces and behind church doors, change is happening, and that changed is being fueled by brave women who are challenging age-old convention and the modern status quo. Not only is this change impacting the way society views women and the role they have in the world, the #BeBrave revolution is helping women to…
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Women, Abuse and The Bible | An Interview with Florine Thomas and an Intro to Be Brave Conversations with Dr. Tunya Griffin
It’s not only black women in the secular world who deal with cheating and abuse. Even in what should be the sacred space of the Church, infidelity and deception are all too common. Dr. Tunya Griffin recently interviewed Florine Thomas, who discussed: Women, Abuse, and The Bible Check it out in the below…
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Girlchat #BeBrave | An Online Support Program of Black Women’s Voices LLC
Our Story On May 16, 2015 Girlchat was born. That same year, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren declared May 16th Girlchat Day. It was during that year that I recognized I was witnessing and experiencing the year of the woman. It was a time when the country paid close attention to millions of women marching and…
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Meet Mahalia Rivera | Motherhood, Fashion and Life
Looking for some lifestyle inspiration? Mahalia Rivera balances a busy life caring for her two children while juggling a career, with each day bringing with it new challenges and adventures. Join her on TikTok for a daily dose of motherhod and fashion inspiration, as she offers a peek into her grind. Here’s a peek at…
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Of Faith and Country | American Christianity at the Crossroads
Few matters ignite more controversy than America and it’s Christian roots. The issue is once again in the forefront anew this electoral season where the faith of President #45 is questioned. A few days ago, Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington expresses sharp disapproval of President #45 pictured standing in front of the…
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Kindness Guaranteed on Mother’s Day!
Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back! Have you shown kindness to someone, or has someone else been kind to you? “Is kindness simply, the act of being nice to someone, or is there more to it? Annie Lowrey, a staff writer at The Atlantic writes: “Kindness and its cousins—altruism, generosity,…
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A Important Notice About Sanctuary Church and the Coronavirus
The guidance we are receiving and discerning is that we need to take some fairly drastic measures to help slow the potential spread of the virus. We cannot be too cautious right now, especially for those who are in higher-risk populations within our community. What follows in this lengthy email is our plan of action…
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Erika Gault | A Scholar on the Meeting of Hip Hop, Christian Faith and Technology
Erika Gault’s scholarly work demonstrates a sustained focus on the impact and outcomes of religion and technology in Black life. Currently, she is most intrigued with the use of online social networks in both the research and curation of religious life among Black young adults. For her, this is meaningful work as it seeks to…
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Dealing With The Side Chick Who Won’t Leave Your Man Alone | An Online Class on 2/29
From Eve (Yes, Adam’s partner) to Becky With the Good Hair, we have a long history of pointing fingers. But in the case of cheating, it’s time to stop blaming “man-stealers” or “home-wreckers.” Don’t give your man a free pass and let him off the hook. Make him accountable. Remember that it takes two to tango (maybe…