Fierce Love Launch Events
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis’ new book Fierce Love comes out Tuesday, November 9! That whole week, there are fabulous ways to celebrate in community. From a party at Joe’s Pub to conversation with Wajahat Ali, spots on the TODAY show and Good Morning America, and a special Middle book talk and signing, the whole week abounds with joy and beauty.
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Education & Justice
Announcing the Freedom Rising Salons
Building on the success of the Revolutionary Love Conference, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Freedom Rising Salons! Throughout the year, we’ll offer more regular gatherings—each organized around a particular topic—putting our senior minister, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, in conversation with leaders who will deepen your engagement with that month’s theme. This year-long virtual conversation series will feature thought leaders, organizers, artists and modern prophets reflecting on crucial justice issues, and what we all can do to rise and meet them.
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Fierce Love
Inspired by the Ubuntu philosophy “I am who I am because we are who we are” and explained through stories from her own life, Dr. Lewis details the nine daily practices necessary for transforming ourselves, our communities, and our world at large. From learning to put down our emotional baggage to speaking truth to power to resisting joyfully, Dr. Lewis gives readers a renewed sense of the power they have to create caring communities; to stand up for the vulnerable; and to change our shared story from one of anxiety, anger, and divisiveness to one of mindfulness, compassion, and unity.
Jacqui’s Fierce Love is a manifesto for all generations, a universalist’s vision for mending our broken hearts and fractured world.
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Our ushers and greeters are the first people most folks meet when they come to Middle! It’s essential that experience communicate this community’s fierce love. Want to be part of the team? No special skills needed—just a desire to graciously welcome people into our midst. During worship, virtual ushers welcome and greet people in our digital spaces while in-person ushers greet them at the door. Please sign up below:
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Sundays in October
Get Ready for Fall Worship!
Have questions about our return to in-person/virtual hybrid worship in October? Wondering what Middle is doing to keep everyone safer? Curious about what worship will be like in our new temporary space? Read this helpful FAQ page with answers to all your questions!
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Fierce Love in the Street
Homecoming Worship Celebration
On Sunday, October 3, Middle Church returned for our first in-person/virtual hybrid worship celebration in 18 months. Together, we sang and danced beside the ashes of our sanctuary, celebrating—in the words of Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis sermon—how God does not live within the temple, but in the wondrous bodies She has anointed.
Click below to watch the celebration, and see news coverage of the day’s festivities!
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Middle’s COVID Guidelines
As we begin to gather again in person, it’s essential that we continue to do everything we can to ensure the heath and safety of all. Learn how Middle is loving our neighbors in this moment, and how you can partner in that work.
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