| Event Name: | Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom Film Screening & Discussion |
| Event Location: | St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 217 Houston Street, Ripon, WI 54971 |
| Event Date: | 06.21.2023 |
| Start & End Time: | Start time: 6 p.m., End time: approximately 7:45 p.m. |
| Event Details: | Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom Film ScreeningRIPON — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Ripon welcomes all community members to a free screening of Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom followed by a discussion on Wednesday evening, June 21 at 6 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring finger foods to share in a light fare potluck during the event.
What does Juneteenth reveal about the nature of the struggle for freedom? How did a bible that was used to justify slavery become an inspiration for liberation? In Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom, Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Rasool Berry takes viewers on a riveting journey that provides answers to these questions as he explores our nation’s newest federal holiday and hears first-hand accounts of descendants of those emancipated during this significant time in our nation’s history. “As we began our research, we learned more about the depth of faith stories and biblical convictions included in the first celebration of the day and the many subsequent celebrations. We want to make sure that the Christian faith roots and worldview of the men and women who began celebrating this day are not lost in celebrations of the holiday. In our research, we also learned an interesting fact: Ms. Opal Lee, who urged Congress to recognize Juneteenth, is a faithful follower of Jesus and reader of Our Daily Bread,” says Dr. Matt Lucas, CEO and president of Our Daily Bread Ministries. In a 2022 briefing from the White House, Juneteenth was hailed as “a chance to celebrate human freedom, reflect on the grievous and ongoing legacy of slavery, and rededicate ourselves to rooting out the systemic racism that continues to plague our society as we strive to deliver the full promise of America to every American.” Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom has participated as an official film selection at Cleveland International Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, Heartland International Film Festival, Denton Black Film Festival, and Austin Revolution Film Festival. For questions or for additional information, please contact our Lay Minister for Growth and Development, Mandy Sprague, via phone 920-748-2422 or email, mandy@stpetersripon.com. About the Our Daily Bread Voices CollectionThe Our Daily Bread Voices Collection is part of the VOICES community. This community discusses, develops, and distributes resources by Black Christian content creators for communities of color. The VOICES community seeks to share our particular stories to make God’s life-changing wisdom understandable and accessible to all.Visit: www.experiencevoices.org About St. Peter’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located at 217 Houston Street, was founded in 1860 and is a small but vibrant community that welcomes all to join in their parish community. Please find out the latest ways that you can engage with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church by visiting their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpetersripon. |
| How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): | Contact: Lay Minister for Growth & Development, Mandy Spraguemandy@stpetersripon.com, 920-748-2422 |