I’m honored to be delivering the Keynote Address at this summer’s Drew Theological School Summer Music Institute. There’s certainly enough work for all of us., so if you’re not already involved in Immigration work, please join us for two days of learning, creativity, and song.
Here’s the blurb:
In the face of rising nationalism, fear of the “other” and race hatred, how does worship speak to the spiritual values that shape meaning in this time? As leaders, demonstrating the central tenet of hospitality in the music we sing, the prayers we pray, and the sermons we preach, we reflect and remember the* Jewish and Christian heritage that guides and transforms our understanding of “welcoming the stranger,” and reminds us that we are all strangers in a strange land.
Use the link above to register and to see the schedule and the amazing people I’m excited to be working with.
Matthew 25:31-40 – for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ 40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’
Location: : 36 Madison Ave, Madison NJ 07940