Congregation Centered Community Organizing in Metro Detroit
In Memory of...
Rev. Lawrence Wyatt (1930-2008), Southwestern Church of God was one of the founding members and co-president of the Jeremiah Project and one of the founders of MOSES. As a leader, Dr. Wyatt leaves a legacy of being a gentle shepherd of discipline, kindness and love. His love of Christ, church and family permeated his being.
Rev. Johnnie Saulsberry (1940-2008), Pastor of Greater Southern Missionary Baptist Church , was one of the founding pastors of the West Detroit Interfaith Community Organization (WDIFCO), MOSES and MI*Voice (Gamaliel of Michigan). He was an active member of the Council of Baptist Pastorsof Detroit and Vicinity and many other organizations. He believed in fighting for justice and always had a place in his heart for his second home, Ghana Africa. Rev. Saulsberry listened attentively and spoke candidly.
They will be deeply missed.
African American Leadership Commission (AALC) Comes to Detroit
What are the issues facing the African American community today? What challenges will congregations with African American members have to confront over the coming years.. How important is the conversation about Dr. Jeremiah Wright to bringing racial differences and matters to the forefront of national discourse? What tools are at our disposal to address these matters and so much more?
For the first time in its history, The African American Leadership Commission (AALC), of the Gamaliel Foundation Network will be meeting in Detroit, June 12-13, 2008, for its annual Juneteenth Celebration and Conference. The event will be coming to the Marriott at the Renaissance Center. It will include seminars, common meals, presentations and trainings.
Anyone interested in participating of any background or ethnic group is welcome, though the information being presented is of particular relevance to the African American community. Our hope is that Metro Detroiters will take advantage of having this great resource available to us. The cost for those who will be commuting is $150, for those staying overnight at the Marriott the cost is $300 and includes all materials, meals and workshops.
This promises to be the best gathering we have had in our history. We invite you to come and be a part of it.
God Bless.
Rev. Kevin Turman, President
Thanks for a Successful 11th Annual
Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet
The 2008 banquet was a huge success. Over 650 people attended the dinner and helped to raise over $34,000. In addition to the powerful message delivered by Dr. Carlyle Stewart III, senior pastor of Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, MI, we also honored five individuals who have made noted contributions in the areas of justice and advocacy.
Our five honorees were: Rev. Theodore K. Parker (Religious Leader of Change),
Detroit City Council President Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr. (Leader of Change in Political Affairs), Barbara Tally (Leader of Change in the Community) and Niraj Warikoo (Leader of Change in the Media).
We celebrated with the Gesu Catholic Church Core Team for their success in raising awareness on neighborhood issues. Our Leader of the year, Ms. Joan Cashman of St. Mary of the Hills Church, received the Rev. Joseph Barlow Jr. award for her growth as a powerful leader and her continuous support of MOSES.
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MOSES 2008
"A Season for Change"
MOSES has been impacting our communities, region and state for 11 years, raising awareness of social justice and issues that directly impact us all.
This year's theme
"A Season for Change"
Michigan is facing economic challenges. Job loss, increasing healthcare cost, housing crisis and political divisions are problems that impact all of us, Black, White, Latino, Arab, city and suburb, Christian, Jewish and Muslim we are all in this together. As stakeholders of our cities and state, we must organize ourselves and become the catalyst of change in order to make an impact on these issues together!
Strategic community organizing and leadership development are just two ways MOSES can build power to make change in your community, region and state.
Many thanks to our banquet co-chairs Robin McCants of Genesis Lutheran Church, ZeeRamell Pace-Cruse of St. Cecilia Church, Rev. Patrick Gahagen of Immanuel Lutheran Church and all of the participants and MOSES leaders who helped make the banquet a great success!!
Make sure you mark your calendars for January 19, 2009 to attend our 12th Annual MLK Banquet. If you are interested in joining the event planning committee, please contact Ms. Eufayba Touray (313) 962-5290 ext 10 and she will be delighted to assist you!
Affiliated with the Gamaliel Foundation, A National Organizing Institution; Co founders of MI*Voice with ISAAC, Ezekiel, and Jonah
MOSES is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions made to MOSES are tax deductible.
Tax information for contributors can be found on on the IRS web site http://apps.irs.gov/charities/contributors/.
Rev. Johnnie Saulsberry (1940-2008), Pastor of Greater Southern Missionary Baptist Church , was one of the founding pastors of the West Detroit Interfaith Community Organization (WDIFCO), MOSES and MI*Voice (Gamaliel of Michigan). He was an active member of the Council of Baptist Pastorsof Detroit and Vicinity and many other organizations. He believed in fighting for justice and always had a place in his heart for his second home, Ghana Africa. Rev. Saulsberry listened attentively and spoke candidly.
