History In 1865 the Freedmen’s Bureau established Armstrong High School for African American students in Richmond, Virginia. The school has produced notable graduates, city and state leaders throughout the years and continues to be a beacon of hope for students who seek its mission of intellectual, academic, moral and social enhancement. Heritage Armstrong’s heritage is…
Wilhelm Morgner, a German Expressionist painter, trained for the clergy, although he quickly turned to painting as his calling. His close identification with Jesus Christ manifested itself in works that expressed his powerful understanding of the Passion, exemplified here by his color-saturated vision of the Entry into Jerusalem. Sadly, he died a young man, one…
by Sheryl Johnson I don’t know when I came to realize that I’m a racist. Not the hood wearing, confederate flag waving kind, but the kind that doesn’t think twice about a photo voter ID law that just happens to disproportionately impact people of color, or the kind that looks a little more suspiciously at…
by Debbie Winans The gift of giving is the deep commitment to provide whatever resources are needed to support God’s will and plan. The Greek word for the spiritual gift of giving is metadidomi. It simply means “to impart” or “to give.” However, in Romans 12:8 this word is accompanied by another descriptive word: haplotes. This word…
By Marvin Roane With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to share a brief reflection on gratitude and thanksgiving. For me, every day is THANKSGIVING! Expressing gratitude is first and foremost becoming thankful for my LIFE and HEALTH. I call these my Siamese twins. My daily practice is…
Bridging the Gap: Bringing Preaching and Practice Together Thursday, October 25, 9 am–Noon Richmond has long been a crossroads bringing people in from all directions. But too often we have ended up apart rather than together. The issues we face are multiple and persistent: disparate educational opportunities, inadequate public transportation, meager affordable housing, and growing pockets…
Writing in my journal this morning, I had a few questions: What/where are my longings? Can I feel them? Name them? Will I find them underneath and in between all the should-ings and the must-ings? Why pay attention to them? Indeed. Why pay attention? For one thing, I can’t help it — it is in…