In a contentious political season, it’s become imperative that we find a higher way, one that reunites America and charts the path to a more enlightened future. In this special evening, Stephen Dinan will share his unifying vision from his new book Sacred America, Sacred World that is winning rave reviews from left and right, and then dialogue with two noted spiritual leaders about our path forward to healing and transforming our political process. How can we evolve our political culture and fulfill America’s promise? How do we engage the 2016 elections in a spiritual way?
In a contentious political season, it’s become imperative that we find a higher way, one that reunites America and charts the path to a more enlightened future. In this special evening, Stephen Dinan will share his unifying vision from his new book Sacred America, Sacred World that is winning rave reviews from left and right, and then dialogue with two noted spiritual leaders about our path forward to healing and transforming our political process. How can we evolve our political culture and fulfill America’s promise? How do we engage the 2016 elections in a spiritual way?
Bill Rhoden on Sports. Aired August 28, 2015
Bill and Jamal welcomed playground legend Carlton "Moto" Greene and Dr. Cari Jackson to the podcast. Carlton and Dr. Jackson have co-authored the book, "Still Got Game", a reflection of Carlton's years dominating the NYC playground. Listen to this conversation with one of New York's basketball greats at Bill Rhoden on Sports
Bill and Jamal welcomed playground legend Carlton "Moto" Greene and Dr. Cari Jackson to the podcast. Carlton and Dr. Jackson have co-authored the book, "Still Got Game", a reflection of Carlton's years dominating the NYC playground. Listen to this conversation with one of New York's basketball greats at Bill Rhoden on Sports
Every Valley Symposium: Remembering Dr. King
Amsterdam News, NEW YORK, 4/17/2014, 3:49 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, principal organizer of the Every Valley Symposium and founder of the Center of Spiritual Light, thanked Eugene Cornelius, deputy associate administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, for his involvement and support as keynote speaker at the symposium, which focused on Dr. Martin Luther King’s drive for economic justice... READ MORE
Amsterdam News, NEW YORK, 4/17/2014, 3:49 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, principal organizer of the Every Valley Symposium and founder of the Center of Spiritual Light, thanked Eugene Cornelius, deputy associate administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, for his involvement and support as keynote speaker at the symposium, which focused on Dr. Martin Luther King’s drive for economic justice... READ MORE
Stamford to Observe Homeless Memorial Day
STAMFORD -- On Christmas Eve in 1981, the First Congregational Church became a homeless shelter.
The parish had just learned a homeless man had died in a city park, said Cari Jackson, the church's pastor. In response, the church opened its doors to anyone who didn't have a place to sleep, and seven homeless men took advantage of the opportunity for several months.
"So the very first shelter in Stamford was here," Jackson said.
First Congregational Church will be the location of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day in Stamford this year. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, the longest night of the year.
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STAMFORD -- On Christmas Eve in 1981, the First Congregational Church became a homeless shelter.
The parish had just learned a homeless man had died in a city park, said Cari Jackson, the church's pastor. In response, the church opened its doors to anyone who didn't have a place to sleep, and seven homeless men took advantage of the opportunity for several months.
"So the very first shelter in Stamford was here," Jackson said.
First Congregational Church will be the location of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day in Stamford this year. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, the longest night of the year.
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An Interfaith Iftar in Stamford Continues Support for Muslims
STAMFORD -- Hoping to prolong feelings of unity sparked during an interfaith vigil last week, members of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths returned to First Congregational Church on Thursday evening to break the daily fast of Ramadan together. "I'm hoping that this will take on a life of its own," said Zubaida Khan, who co-organized the event. "It will be in the direction of friendship." Khan said she has been both disturbed by what she views as negative portrayals of Islam by the media and encouraged by support she has seen demonstrated for local Muslims. |
The Aug. 24 vigil by the InterFaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut encouraged members of all religions to stand in solidarity with the Islamic community. The demonstration was organized as a protest of the controversy over the proposed Islamic Center in lower Manhattan, as well as an incident earlier in the month during which members of a Dallas-based Christian group yelled insults at worshipers entering a mosque in Bridgeport.
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Stamford Church to Install First Black Senior Pastor
Connecticut Post -- STAMFORD, Devon Lash, Posted September 16, 2009, 6:53PM
The Rev. Cari Jackson thinks nothing of off-handedly addressing God in the midst of a conversation. "Come on, God, I'm getting old here," Jackson joked, glancing skyward as she recounted the story of her 38-year journey to the ministry.
Nor did the First Congregational Church's new senior pastor pause before breaking into spontaneous dance moves when the sound of hip-hop music wafted into her Walton Place office.
However, the 52-year-old minister was more reflective as she discussed the circumstances that led to her becoming the first woman, the first African-American and the first openly gay senior pastor of the church that founded the city of Stamford.
"I think it's the same spirit that enabled 29 families to forge their way and found this city, the same way that all things are possible in God," said Jackson, who will be officially installed as the church's leader Sunday.
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Connecticut Post -- STAMFORD, Devon Lash, Posted September 16, 2009, 6:53PM
The Rev. Cari Jackson thinks nothing of off-handedly addressing God in the midst of a conversation. "Come on, God, I'm getting old here," Jackson joked, glancing skyward as she recounted the story of her 38-year journey to the ministry.
Nor did the First Congregational Church's new senior pastor pause before breaking into spontaneous dance moves when the sound of hip-hop music wafted into her Walton Place office.
However, the 52-year-old minister was more reflective as she discussed the circumstances that led to her becoming the first woman, the first African-American and the first openly gay senior pastor of the church that founded the city of Stamford.
"I think it's the same spirit that enabled 29 families to forge their way and found this city, the same way that all things are possible in God," said Jackson, who will be officially installed as the church's leader Sunday.
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