Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

First Christian Church is excited and proud to announce that this year it will expand the celebration of Black History Month. This year's celebration and observance will be a seven week observance, because it is time for each of us recognize and honor the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans, both past and present.

The theme for this year's Black History Month is "Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future", will highlight the resilience, leadership, and innovation that have been integral to the African American experience in America.

Each Sunday a member of the congregation will highlight an individual who they believe has made a contribution of significance to the American experience.

SCHEDULE

1/14 - Presenter: Mrs. Gwen Johnson speaks about Dr. Carter B. Woodson, the Father of Black History.
1/28 - Presenter: Ms. Joyce Osborne speaks about Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Mother of a Movement
2/4- Presenter: Ms. Emma Yates speaks about Simone Biles, World’s most decorated gymnast
2/11 - Presenter: Mr. William Rogers speaks about Langston Hughes, Poet or Prophet?
2/18 - Presenter: Ms. Lucy Harris speaks about Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, A Courageous Champion
2/25 - Presenter: Minister Paul Guy speaks about Frederick Douglass, An Agitator & Advocate 
3/3 - Presenter: Mrs. Jeri Ross-Hayes speaks about Dr. Gladys West, created of GPS