Faith Communities Mobilize for Freedom Summer 2024

By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware | Word In Black (WIB) – As technology continues to reshape every aspect of life, churches face the challenge of evolving their practices to remain relevant and effective. Just as communion and worship have evolved from traditional in-person gatherings to those that are hybrid or totally virtual, evangelism has morphed into likes, shares, and online engagement. To thrive, churches must continuously adapt and find never-before-imagined ways to expand their ministries.In this landscape, the National Council of Churches is equipping its members and partners for the journey at hand and ahead. By embracing modern tools and revisiting the lessons of the past, the NCC aims to foster a new wave of social justice activism, reminiscent of the pivotal Freedom Summer of 1964. RELATED:& Rev. Barber Has a Message For Washington: Poor People Vote “In 1964, NCC, with a deep sense of urgency, immersed itself into the troubled waters of racial injustice in Mississippi to engage in direct action in the struggle of African Americans for racial justice,” NCC President and General Secretary Bishop Vashti McKenzie said in a statement.“There was a belief that it was going to be a decisive moment in American history. As it...