Interfaith Justice Alliance Series on Trauma 2021
Moving from Trauma to Healing
Lent Wednesdays 2021
We will again gather with our collaborative partners in March as part of our Lent observance. But this year’s series will be totally on ZOOM. Each evening there will be an opening prayer, speaker, Q & A, and an opportunity to connect in small groups with our friends from New Hope Baptist and St. Hilary Catholic churches and Temple Israel through the magic of ZOOM meeting rooms. There’s no doubt that we will miss the usual in-person meal, worship and discussion, BUT, we look forward to learning and interacting together in a new way. Please be sure to register to participate at: www.sthilarychurch.org/2021InterfaithJusticeSeries.
This year’s Interfaith Justice Series focuses on trauma and healing. Could any topic be timelier?
In the past 12 months we have faced a global pandemic and the significant, unexpected loss of life caused by the Covid-19 virus. Add to that mandated isolation, economic collapse, civil unrest fueled by racism, divisive national politics, a disputed election and, most recently, the invasion of the U.S. Capitol by extremists intent on overturning that election. Each traumatic event generates multiple stressors that impact all; sadly, though, some suffer more than others.
Moving from trauma to healing is essential. In this year’s Series, varied trauma-producing circumstances will be highlighted, and options discussed, to uncover the path to healing.
The Series will be all VIRTUAL this year on the Zoom App, so pre-registration is required. Please register here.
The deadline to register for the March 3 event is Monday, March 1.
March 3: The Path to Healing: Violence Induced Trauma
Welcome/Introduction: Alicia Dunkley, Associate Minister, New Hope Baptist Church
Presenter: Tia Payne, Executive Director, Legacy 31
March 10: The Path to Healing: Walking With Immigrants
Moderator: Rev. Sandy Selby, D.Min, MBA
Presenter: Kathryn Ress, LISW-S, Akron Interfaith Immigration Advocates
March 17: The Path to Healing: Trauma’s Impact on Learning
Moderator: Rev. Sandy Selby, D.Min, MBA
Presenter: Dr. Lathardus Goggins II, Ed.D., Consultant, Applied Academic Solutions
March 24: The Path to Healing: Resiliency Training & Trauma
Moderator: Alicia Dunkley, Associate Minister, New Hope Baptist Church
Presenter: Renee Romine, Kent State University
Evening Agenda for each Session
7:00 – 7:45 PM: Introduction/Presentation
7:45 – 8:00 PM: Time for Q & A
8:00 – 8:25 PM: Breakout Sessions
8:25 – 8:30 PM: Wrap Up/Announcement