Upcoming Events

REST IS RESISTANCE by Rev. Tricia Hersey A New York Times Bestseller!

You are invited to join professors Rev. Amina S. McIntyre and Dr. Marcus A. Hong as we read together through Rev. Tricia Hersey's REST IS RESISTANCE. This timely book draws upon Rev. Hersey's ministry curating communal napping experiences as the "Nap Bishop" to articulate the power of rest, naps, and daydreaming in embodying resistance to capitalism and white supremacy. It is recommended, but not required, to attend all three sessions. You are invited to read ahead.

Dates/Schedule
Monday, OCT 27, 2025—Session 1: Read Preface and Intro
Monday, NOV 3, 2025—Session 2: Read Part One (“Rest”) and Part Two (“Dream”)
Monday, NOV 10, 2025—Session 3: Read Part Three (“Resist) and Part Four (“Imagine”)
Format: Virtual Book Study; Facilitated
Cost: FREE

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Register by Nov 1, 2025 to attend the second and/or third session.

Hosted via Zoom | Register here: tinyurl.com/BCSFaithTalks
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions? Email: bcs@lpts.edu

Join us for a virtual series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each first Tuesday of the month, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

This is more than a seminar—it's a gathering of faith, wisdom, and sacred dialogue. Whether you’re clergy, laity, alum, or just hungry for a space that feeds both soul and mind, you belong here.

The November 4th workshop will explore how Black theology offers a liberating and life-affirming framework for understanding grief and dying. Within the Black Church tradition, mourning is not merely an emotional response—it is a sacred practice of care, resistance, and communal love. From the sorrow songs of the enslaved to the homegoing celebrations of today, the Black Church has long taught that to grieve faithfully is to testify to God’s sustaining presence even amid loss.

Participants will engage theological, pastoral, and cultural perspectives on how Black faith communities accompany those who are dying and those who mourn. We will reflect on how grief reveals the interconnectedness of care, justice, and resurrection hope, and how pastors and lay leaders can embody compassionate, liberating care at the thresholds of life and death.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition.

Taste and see the genius of Zora Neale Hurston—one of America’s most captivating and controversial novelists and folklorists—as we explore how she engaged the Bible through the lens of Black culture. Join Rev. Dr. Justin Reed, Associate Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Louisville Seminary, for this two-session Hybrid Workshop (in-person & online) exploration of Black hermeneutics, creativity, and the imaginative power of Scripture.

Register by November 4, 2025.

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Hosted via Zoom | Register here: tinyurl.com/BCSFaithTalks
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions? Email: bcs@lpts.edu

Join us for an engaging lecture exploring the rich musical and theological traditions of the Black Church at Christmas. In this Faith Talks presentation, Dr. Candace Laughinghouse will offer a reflection followed by audience Q&A and discussion.

This talk will examine how spirituals, hymns, carols, and gospel music have shaped the celebration of Christmas across generations in the Black Church. From the soulful power of "Go Tell It on the Mountain" to the joy of contemporary gospel arrangements, Dr. Laughinghouse will highlight how sacred sound expresses faith, resilience, and hope.

This event invites participants to consider how Black musical traditions continue to transform the meaning of Christmas and embody the spirit of joy and liberation.

This is more than a seminar—it's a gathering of faith, wisdom, and sacred dialogue. Whether you're clergy, laity, alum, or just hungry for a space that feeds both soul and mind, you belong here.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition.

Hosted via Zoom | Register here: tinyurl.com/BCSFaithTalks
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions? Email: bcs@lpts.edu

Join us for a virtual series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each first Tuesday of the month, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

This is more than a seminar—it's a gathering of faith, wisdom, and sacred dialogue. Whether you’re clergy, laity, alum, or just hungry for a space that feeds both soul and mind, you belong here.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition.

Hosted via Zoom | Register here: tinyurl.com/BCSFaithTalks
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions? Email: bcs@lpts.edu

Join us for a virtual series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each first Tuesday of the month, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

This is more than a seminar—it's a gathering of faith, wisdom, and sacred dialogue. Whether you’re clergy, laity, alum, or just hungry for a space that feeds both soul and mind, you belong here.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition.

The 2026 Black Church Studies Consultation invites leaders, scholars, and practitioners to reflect on the radical hospitality of the Gospel. In Luke 14:12–14, Christ calls us to extend our invitations not to those who can repay us, but to the marginalized—the poor, the outcast, and the overlooked.

"Turn to Your Neighbor" compels us to reimagine neighborliness beyond proximity and familiarity. This year’s theme will explore what it means to build churches, ministries, and communities that intentionally center justice, inclusion, and mutual care.

• How do we shift from transactional relationships to transformational discipleship?
• How do we practice hospitality as a form of resistance?
• And how do we embody the Gospel’s call to love those who society often leaves behind?

The 2026 Consultation will feature a full slate of meaningful programming, including:

• A spirit-filled revival honoring the depth of Black worship and preaching.
• The annual Edwards Lecture offering theological insight into the theme.
• Dynamic panel sessions with scholars, pastors, and community leaders.
• A joyous gathering of Black Church studies friends and alumnae to celebrate connection, legacy, and future vision.

Together, we will turn—to each other, to the margins, and to God—with open hands and courageous hearts.

More details and registration coming soon!

Hosted via Zoom | Register here: tinyurl.com/BCSFaithTalks
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions? Email: bcs@lpts.edu

Join us for a virtual series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each first Tuesday of the month, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

This is more than a seminar—it's a gathering of faith, wisdom, and sacred dialogue. Whether you’re clergy, laity, alum, or just hungry for a space that feeds both soul and mind, you belong here.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition.

Hosted via Zoom | Register here: tinyurl.com/BCSFaithTalks
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions? Email: bcs@lpts.edu

Join us for a virtual series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each first Tuesday of the month, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

This is more than a seminar—it's a gathering of faith, wisdom, and sacred dialogue. Whether you’re clergy, laity, alum, or just hungry for a space that feeds both soul and mind, you belong here.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition.

Hosted via Zoom | Register here: tinyurl.com/BCSFaithTalks
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions? Email: bcs@lpts.edu

Join us for a virtual series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each first Tuesday of the month, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

This is more than a seminar—it's a gathering of faith, wisdom, and sacred dialogue. Whether you’re clergy, laity, alum, or just hungry for a space that feeds both soul and mind, you belong here.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition.