“Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.”
Joni Scott, BA
Saturday, February 28, 9:30am-12:30pm
Suggested Offering: $25
In the mid-1960’s, Lewis was considered one of the “Big Six” leaders of the civil rights movement. His dedication to public service was guided by his belief in the power of ordinary people to effect positive changes in their communities and the world. He often emphasized the importance of getting into “good trouble, necessary trouble” in the pursuit of justice and equality. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, United States Congressman, good friend, historian, author of books for both adults and children, and a recipient of awards throughout his life, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His commitment to non-violent protest and his belief in the inherent goodness of humanity served as guiding principles throughout his life and as a result, he is remembered as “the conscience of Congress.” All of this and more will be explored as we remember this powerful civil rights icon and peacemaker.
Joni Scott, BA, holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Marygrove College, and is a wife, mother, grandmother, storyteller, and retreat director. She received her training in spiritual director from the Dominican Center of Religious Studies. She recently retired after serving over thirty years in parish ministry in the City of Detroit.