Topic: Action

Are You Sanpaku?: Counterculture Foodways in Jackson, Mississippi

This Sunday we will explore the intersection of counterculture and food by looking at the role of key figures and institutions that shaped alternative food culture in Jackson, Mississippi. The cast of characters include Rene Rosenfeld, John Deming, Jr. of Life Call Holy Foods, Edge City, Grits & Greens, Rainbow, and Footprint Farms. The message will … Continue reading Are You Sanpaku?: Counterculture Foodways in Jackson, Mississippi

Born of Bright Faith

The state of love-filled delight in possibilities and eager joy at the prospect of actualizing them is known in Buddhism as bright faith. Bright faith goes beyond merely claiming that possibility for oneself to immersing oneself in it. With bright faith we feel exalted as we are lifted out of our normal sense of insignificance, … Continue reading Born of Bright Faith

Critical Race Theory and Other Legislative Issues

Mississippi Senator Hillman Frazier will be our guest speaker on Sunday February 27 to discuss critical race theory and other legislative issues. Senator Hillman Terome Frazier has served in the Mississippi Legislature for 43 years. He currently represents Senate District 27 in Hinds County. He is Chairman of the Senate Interstate and Federal Cooperation Committee … Continue reading Critical Race Theory and Other Legislative Issues