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SUMMARY:Presbyterian Lecture: From Past Promise to Prophetic Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nBuilding on the theological grounding from the first Presbyterian Pastors’ Roundtable\, this second gathering turns toward the practical and pastoral work of leading congregations in times of sustained injustice. \nPastors and ministry leaders will explore strategies for translating liberative theology into congregational formation\, public witness\, and sustainable ministry practices. The conversation centers on how leaders can faithfully respond to the needs of their communities while nurturing spiritual endurance and collective hope. \nDiscussion Topics\n\nDiscerning when and how to address urgent justice issues from the pulpit\nEngaging session and presbytery processes to support public action\nBuilding partnerships with civic and grassroots organizations\nIntegrating justice commitments into worship\, Christian education\, and pastoral care\nDeveloping practices of Sabbath\, self-care\, and mutual support to prevent burnout\n\nParticipants will reflect on how Presbyterian leaders can move from sanctuary to public square\, embodying prophetic courage and pastoral wisdom in equal measure. \nWho Should Attend\nThis event welcomes: \n\nPrevious BTLI participants and alumni of the Betsey Stockton Center\nPresbyterian pastors and clergy engaged in public ministry\nPTS students and seminarians from other theological institutions\n\n  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/presbyterian-lecture-from-past-promise-to-prophetic-practice/
LOCATION:Princeton Seminary\, 64 Mercer Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies
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SUMMARY:160th Memorial of Betsey Stockton’s Death: Story of Service\, Sacrifice\, and Strength
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis commemorative event marks the 160th anniversary of the passing of Betsey Stockton (c. 1798–1865)—educator\, missionary\, and pioneering African American woman whose faith and service left an indelible imprint on both the global mission field and the Princeton community. \nBorn into slavery and later emancipated\, Betsey Stockton became a member of Princeton’s First Presbyterian Church\, where her calling to serve took her far beyond the town she called home. She dedicated her life to Christian mission and education—serving in Hawai‘i\, Canada\, and Philadelphia—advancing both Christian witness and educational opportunity for marginalized communities. \nHer story is one of resilience and resolve\, a living testament to how courage rooted in faith can transform lives and generations. \nWho Should Attend\nThis event welcomes: \n\nPast participants of Betsey Stockton Center programs.\nScholars and faculty in African American Religion.\nMembers of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church (Princeton) and Center Church (Hartford\, CT).\nPrinceton Seminary students\, alumni\, and seminarians from other institutions.\n\n  \nRegister Now.
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/160th-memorial-of-betsey-stocktons-death-story-of-service-sacrifice-and-strength/
LOCATION:Princeton Seminary\, 64 Mercer Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies
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SUMMARY:A Sacred Storm: When God Speaks Through Radical Disruption (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:A Sacred Storm: When God Speaks Through Radical Disruption\nFeaturing Christopher Michael Jones\nDue to the overwhelming response to Pastor Jones and his book\, we are continuing the discussion started on February 25. We will further explore the implications of divine disruptions in our progress and development within the Christian journey and delve into the lessons Pastor Jones has learned through his dual roles as both a producer and a pastor. This event on April 8 will be held in person in the Cooper Room at the Erdman Center and streamed on Zoom. \nIn his book A Sacred Storm: When God Speaks Through Radical Disruption\, Jones reflects on how\, for Black youth and young adults in the 1990s\, hip-hop served as a church-like experience. He draws parallels between the two\, noting: \n\nThe MC as the Preacher: Delivering messages that resonate with the community.\nThe DJ as the Worship Host: Setting the atmosphere and guiding the experience.\nB-Boys\, Breakdancers\, and Pop-Lockers as Liturgical Dancers: Expressing stories and emotions through movement.\nJournalists and Graffiti Artists as Scribes: Documenting and conveying the culture’s narratives.\nConcert Arenas as Sanctuaries: Spaces where individuals gather for collective experiences.\n\nJones emphasizes some of the following lessons for the Christian community in his transition from a successful career in music production—collaborating with artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and Nas—to pastoral ministry\, offering the following valuable insights: \nEmbracing Divine Disruptions: Jones’s shift from the music industry to ministry exemplifies how unexpected changes can lead to fulfilling one’s true calling. He encourages others to remain open to such transformations\, viewing them as opportunities for growth and alignment with divine purpose. \nIntegrating Cultural Relevance into Ministry: Jones leverages his background in hip-hop to make the gospel message more accessible and relatable\, especially to younger generations. This approach underscores the importance of meeting people where they are culturally to foster deeper spiritual connections. \nAdvocating for Social Justice: Rooted in both his hip-hop and church experiences\, Jones is committed to social uplift and economic justice. He believes that the church can draw inspiration from the prophetic voices in hip-hop to address societal issues and advocate for marginalized communities. \nJones’s journey illustrates the potential for rich synergies between the church and hip-hop\, demonstrating how cultural expressions can inform and enhance spiritual practices and community engagement. \n\nAbout the book: \nFor those of us who lived in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn\, New York\, during the 1980s and early 1990s and were not raised in the church\, we were unaware of our proximity to prophetic voices like Dr. Gardner C. Taylor at Concord Baptist Church of Christ\, Dr. William Augustus Jones Jr. at Bethany Baptist Church\, Dr. Sandy F. Ray at Cornerstone Baptist Church or Dr. Johnny Youngblood at St. Paul Baptist Church. Our pastors were Eric B & Rakim\, Run-DMC\, Big Daddy Kane\, KRS-One\, Biz Markie\, MC Lyte\, and Public Enemy. Our deacons were the Ultramagnetic MCs\, LL Cool J\, Audio Two\, Stetsasonic\, Kool G Rap\, and EPMD. Our on-call ministers were N.W.A.\, Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud\, and Queen Latifah. Slick & Dougie Fresh were our pastoral counselors. The Dee Jay was our worship host and both the B-Boy and the graffiti artist were our liturgical dancers and scribes. \nA Sacred Storm wrestles with the contention that Hip-hop emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s on the fringe of urban decay as a prophetic response to the death-dealing effects of Ronald Reagan’s voodoo economics. Amid seismic shifts within the urban landscape\, young prophetic voices began to arise outside of the reach of the church disrupting the status quo. Through acts of radical disruption\, it can be argued\, that God used unorthodox and poorly researched prophetic movements both within the genre of Hip-hop\, as well as the witness of the church\, to orchestrate social transformation within their respective context. As such\, elements of faith\, religious symbolism\, and spirituality in both communities should be reimagined to bridge together a renewed hope and collaborative witness that speaks to the reality of the poor\, marginalized\, and oppressed who continue to suffer in this present age. \nRegister to join online or in person here: https://pts.events/a-sacred-storm/
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/a-sacred-storm-when-god-speaks-through-radical-disruption-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid – Cooper Room\, Erdman Center\, 20 Library Pl\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, 08540
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies,Religion & Society
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SUMMARY:African Theology & Leadership Institute (ATLI)
DESCRIPTION:African Theology & Leadership Institute (ATLI)\nThe 2025 African Theology and Leadership Institute (ATLI) is designed to empower pastors\, church leaders\, theologians\, and Christian educators by equipping them with practical tools and deep theological foundations that support sustainable church growth and effective pastoral leadership. Set in Monrovia\, Liberia\, from March 13-15\, 2025\, this three-day institute will directly address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the country’s churches. The program strongly emphasizes theological models of leadership and growth\, aiming to promote spiritual health and communal and economic flourishing within African contexts. Recognizing the diversity and complexity of African societies\, ATLI will focus on developing strategies that empower churches to grow sustainably while serving as beacons of hope and transformation within their communities. Participants will explore ways to enhance their leadership effectiveness\, engage with their communities more meaningfully\, and navigate the evolving social and economic landscapes that impact church life. \n>>Learn more and view the full event schedule.
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/african-theology-leadership-institute-atli/
LOCATION:Monrovia\, Liberia\, Monrovia\, Liberia
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies
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SUMMARY:A Sacred Storm: When God Speaks Through Radical Disruption
DESCRIPTION:A Sacred Storm: When God Speaks Through Radical Disruption\n\n\nFeaturing Christopher Michael Jones\n\n\nFor those of us who lived in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn\, New York\, during the 1980s and early 1990s and were not raised in the church\, we were unaware of our proximity to prophetic voices like Dr. Gardner C. Taylor at Concord Baptist Church of Christ\, Dr. William Augustus Jones Jr. at Bethany Baptist Church\, Dr. Sandy F. Ray at Cornerstone Baptist Church or Dr. Johnny Youngblood at St. Paul Baptist Church. Our pastors were Eric B & Rakim\, Run-DMC\, Big Daddy Kane\, KRS-One\, Biz Markie\, MC Lyte\, and Public Enemy. Our deacons were the Ultramagnetic MCs\, LL Cool J\, Audio Two\, Stetsasonic\, Kool G Rap\, and EPMD. Our on-call ministers were N.W.A.\, Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud\, and Queen Latifah. Slick & Dougie Fresh were our pastoral counselors. The Dee Jay was our worship host and both the B-Boy and the graffiti artist were our liturgical dancers and scribes. \nA Sacred Storm wrestles with the contention that Hip-hop emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s on the fringe of urban decay as a prophetic response to the death-dealing effects of Ronald Reagan’s voodoo economics. Amid seismic shifts within the urban landscape\, young prophetic voices began to arise outside of the reach of the church disrupting the status quo. Through acts of radical disruption\, it can be argued\, that God used unorthodox and poorly researched prophetic movements both within the genre of Hip-hop\, as well as the witness of the church\, to orchestrate social transformation within their respective context. As such\, elements of faith\, religious symbolism\, and spirituality in both communities should be reimagined to bridge together a renewed hope and collaborative witness that speaks to the reality of the poor\, marginalized\, and oppressed who continue to suffer in this present age. \nRegister to Join Online here: https://pts.events/a-sacred-storm/
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/a-sacred-storm-when-god-speaks-through-radical-disruption/
LOCATION:Virtual/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies,Religion & Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T183000
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SUMMARY:Plenty Good Room: Reimagining Economic Justice in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Plenty Good Room:\nReimagining Economic Justice in Our Communities\n\n\nFeaturing Rev. Andrew Wilkes\, Ph.D\n\n\nJoin us for a transformative event as we explore the themes of Plenty Good Room: Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All by Andrew Wilkes. This discussion will delve into the possibilities of building a society where everyone has access to what they need. We’ll examine how economic justice can be reimagined through a lens of abundance rather than scarcity and how communities can work together to create a more equitable future. The event will offer a thought-provoking conversation with a leading voice at the intersection of economic justice\, the Christian faith\, and the community at this critical moment in our history. Participants will gain insights into how they can contribute to co-creating an economy that prioritizes fairness\, inclusion\, and sustainability for all. Whether you are an activist\, a faith leader\, or someone passionate about social justice\, this event will provide you with the tools and inspiration to make a tangible difference in your community. Let’s come together to envision our tomorrow together. \n\n\nRegister to join in person or online here: https://pts.events/plenty-good-room/
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/plenty-good-room-reimagining-economic-justice-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Wright Library\, 25 Library Place\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies,Religion & Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies":MAILTO:BlackChurchStudies@ptsem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T193000
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SUMMARY:Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood
DESCRIPTION:Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood\n\n\nFeaturing Khristi Adams\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging book discussion on Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood\, a profound exploration of faith\, identity\, and spirituality through the unique experiences of Black girls and women. This thought-provoking conversation will delve into the ways Black girlhood shapes our understanding of God\, challenges conventional narratives of spirituality\, and offers new pathways to divine connection. Through personal stories\, cultural insights\, and theological reflections\, the book highlights how the lived experiences of Black girls contribute to a fuller\, more inclusive understanding of faith. Whether you are a scholar\, church leader\, or someone interested in the intersection of faith and identity\, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives and inspire deeper reflection on how God is discovered through diverse lenses. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a rich conversation celebrating Black girlhood’s power\, resilience\, and spiritual wisdom. \n\nRegister to join in person or online here: pts.events/womanish-theology/.
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/womanish-theology-discovering-god-through-the-lens-of-black-girlhood/
LOCATION:Hybrid – Cooper Room\, Erdman Center\, 20 Library Pl\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, 08540
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T001544
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SUMMARY:Room for All: Reimagining Economic Justice in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join The Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies for a transformative event as we explore the themes of Plenty Good Room: Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All by Andrew Wilkes\, a Princeton Seminary alum and Pastor at The Double Love Experience in Brooklyn. \nThis discussion will delve into the possibilities of building a society where everyone has access to what they need. We’ll examine how economic justice can be reimagined through a lens of abundance rather than scarcity and how communities can work together to create a more equitable future. \nThe event will offer a thought-provoking conversation with a leading voice at the intersection of economic justice\, the Christian faith\, and the community at this critical moment in our history. Participants will gain insights into how they can contribute to co-creating an economy that prioritizes fairness\, inclusion\, and sustainability for all. Whether you are an activist\, a faith leader\, or someone passionate about social justice\, this event will provide you with the tools and inspiration to make a tangible difference in your community. Let’s come together to envision our tomorrow together \n  \n>>RSVP to attend in-Person \n>>RSVP to attend via Zoom
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/room-for-all-reimagining-economic-justice-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Hybrid – Theron Room\, Wright Library\, 25 Library Pl\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540
CATEGORIES:Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies,Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Label of Pentecostalism: The Holy Spirit at Work in Many Spaces and Places
DESCRIPTION:2024 BTLI: Beyond the Label of Pentecostalism: The Holy Spirit at Work in Many Spaces and Places\nThis conference examines the full diversity\, complexity and evolution of pentecostalism and the African American religious experience seeking to explore existing and revolutionary manifestations of pentecostalism. We will explore the boundaries of pentecostalism and how it is infused in new places and new ways within traditional African American religious experience and African\, Afro-Caribbean\, Afro-Latinx churches\, and creative ministry expressions unexplored in the history of the independent sanctified church traditions\, or mainline black churches that are not always included in Pentecostal discourse.
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/beyond-the-label-of-pentecostalism-the-holy-spirit-at-work-in-many-spaces-and-places/
LOCATION:Princeton Seminary\, 64 Mercer Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Homepage,Spiritual Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies":MAILTO:BlackChurchStudies@ptsem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T193000
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SUMMARY:Resurrection Hope: A Conversation with the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Barth Studies and the Betsey Stockton Center for Black Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary are co-hosting a conversation with the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas to discuss her new book\, Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter. Douglas has been a leading voice in interrogating the intersection of theological thought and black existence during this critical historical moment in America which has witnessed the prophetic rallying cry of “Black Lives Matter.” In her new book\, Douglas seeks to respond to the theological question from her son: “How do we really know that God cares when Black people are still getting killed? How long do we have to wait for the justice of God?” Through a sobering analysis of the anti-Blackness inherent in both the foundation of America as a nation and Christianity itself\, Douglas tries to capture the depth of the problem when it comes to the threat against black lives. In the second part of her book\, Douglas offers a theological response to her diagnosis of America’s racial problem in an effort to answer her son’s sobering question if Black lives actually matter to God. The discussion with Douglas will be followed by questions from the audience. \nFeatured Speaker\nThe Very Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas was named dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and professor of theology at Union in September 2017. She was named the Bill and Judith Moyers Chair in Theology in November 2019. She also serves as the Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral and Theologian in Residence at Trinity Church Wall Street. \nDean Douglas’ academic work has focused on womanist theology\, sexuality and the Black church\, and racial and social justice. Prior to Union\, she served as professor of religion at Goucher College where she held the Susan D. Morgan Professorship of Religion and is now professor emeritus. Before Goucher\, she was associate professor of theology at Howard University School of Divinity (1987-2001) and assistant professor of religion at Edward Waters College (1986-1987). \nIn addition to preaching in pulpits across the nation and speaking at universities around the globe\, Dean Douglas is a frequent and vocal presence in today’s print\, broadcast\, and digital public square\, speaking on racial and social justice\, among other matters. \nShe is the author of numerous articles\, op-eds\, and books\, including her most recent book\, Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter (November 2021\, Orbis Books). Other books include Sexuality and the Black Church: A Womanist Perspective and Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God. \nOrdained as an Episcopal priest in 1983\, Dean Douglas holds a master’s degree in theology and a PhD in systematic theology from Union Theological Seminary. \nRegistration\nThere is no cost for this event but registration is required. \nRegister Now
URL:https://ptsem.edu/event/resurrection-hope-a-conversation-with-the-very-rev-dr-kelly-brown-douglas/
LOCATION:Princeton Seminary\, 64 Mercer Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies
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