The Arc of Justice Series:
APIDA Heritage Month
Upcoming events
As Middle Church renews our commitment to antiracist trainings and honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our May Antiracist Salon features a conversation between Anu Gupta and me, Jacqui Lewis, and those of you who will join us for Breaking Bias and Hacking Hatred, on May 18, 2026, from 8p-9p.
On May 24 at 11:45 AM ET, join Middle Church, Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim, and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis for a Pentecost sermon duet, Speaking in Tongues. Stay after worship for a talk-back on King, Hamer, and Jackson: Antiracist Strategies from the Southern Freedom Movement, followed by a book signing.
Past apida events
On Monday April 27th from 8PM to 9PM, As the experiment known as The United States of America turns 250 years old, what does solidarity look like? What does it mean to repair harms done and to create a more perfect union? Join us for our April Antiracist Salon “250 years, Now What?
On Sunday, May 3, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will engage in conversation three outstanding writers whose respective works examine the role of white supremacist ideology in the development of American Christianity and how we might overcome it.
Dismantling Racism with the Power of Love
January 18 to June 19
Women's History month resources
Ain't I A Woman?
Karen Pittman with words by Sojourner Truth
MeToo/Women’s March/Future of Feminism
Panel: Judith Rosenbaum, Zainab Salbi, Linda Sarsour
'Mothering' the World to Peace
A Black Feminist Conversation on ‘Mothering’ the World to Peace – SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 2.2–7 | Jacqui Lewis and Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Talkback w/ Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Origin, King Richard, Lovecraft Country) joins Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins for a discussion about the inspiration for her performances and choices, her ‘sermon’, and her activism.
Sermon Talkback | Dr. Christena Cleveland
Talkback Conversation with
Dr. Christena Ceveland
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis
Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins
Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft
She Who Cherishes Our Hot Mess | Dr. Christena Cleveland
Sermon from Mar 13, 2024
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Past events
A Lenten Study of Scripture & Song
Join Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis for a special Bible study on Zoom exploring scripture and song through the Lenten season.
Wednesday, march 9
Deportation Defense Training
Learn how to protect your neighbors and community when faced with federal officers and law enforcement. Knowledge is power — come prepared.
SUNDAY, march 8 • 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Financial Wellness workshop
Join us for this hybrid interactive, nonjudgmental three-week financial Wellness workshop for your annual check-up.
Sun, FEB 23
how to fight racism with dr. jemar tisby
As we honor Black History Month and continue our antiracism arc, Dr. Tisby joins us for a discussion to build the power, persistence and hope that comes from knowledge
Sun, Feb 22
Sermon | Images | Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins
Watch our Worship Celebration from February. With Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins preaching her sermon Images.
Every Wednesday Feb 25 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Thru April 1
A Lenten Study of Scripture & Song
Join Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis for a special Bible study on Zoom exploring scripture and song through the Lenten season.
Wednesday, February 25 • 6:00PM – 8:00Pm
Deportation Defense Training
Learn how to protect your neighbors and community when faced with federal officers and law enforcement. Knowledge is power — come prepared.
Thursday, February 26 • 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Ice Out: Resistance Sing-In
Come learn songs of resistance to ICE and all interlocking forces of oppression and occupation. Let your voice be your protest.
Thursday, February 5
Leadership Lab: Cohort 07
Sunday, February 8 • 1:00 PM
Faith & Freedom Movements Teach-In
Saturday, February 21 • 7:00 PM
Tituss Burgess: Through The Fire
An Evening of Song. A benefit concert for Freedom Rising. Join Emmy-nominated star Tituss Burgess for an unforgettable night.
Sun, Jan 18
Young People Claiming Power
Sun, Jan 18
Stories That Heal: Talk Back
Sun, Jan 18
God Can't Stand Funky Religion
Watch Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis sermon.
More Resources
The Revolutionary MLK
King Sunday Celebration
Teach In: Civil Resistance
Revolutionary Love: The Legacy of Dr. King
Explore our collection of sermons, teach-ins, and music honoring the legacy of Dr. King.