Entitled "Dividing Walls" -- delivered by Rev. John Fitzgerald of Providence United Methodist Church at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 15
Xchange Sermons
The public is invited to join us for another truly inspirational event! From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January through the end of May, religious leaders from various faiths will leave their congregations and speak to the congregations of another faith--connecting dreams of a more unified community with a message to act on faith and make that imagined place a real one. Participating congregations are listed below on the left, and check the Upcoming Events listings below to see which congregations will be paired. See below also for photos, podcasts and more details on Xchange Sermons.
Resources
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Prayer of Peace -- delivered by Rev. Dennis Hall of Briar Creek Church at Temple Beth El on Friday, January 13
Entitled: "Follow the Guide" -- delivered by Kevin Vandiver, Duke University Divinity School student and site coordinator of Shalom Park Freedom School, at Temple Beth on Friday, J
Rev. Greg Busby's sermon delivered to Dilworth United Methodist Church on Sunday April 25, 2010
Sermon given by Nicole Massie (The Park Church) at First Christian Church of Charlotte (Rev. Jolin Wilks-McElroy) 2/28/10
Revs. Renee' Leboa & Christy Snow sermon at Seigle Ave. Presbyterian Church 02.21.10
Sermon: Nancy Kraft (Holy Trinity Luthern) at Unity of Charlotte 02.14.10
"We Cannot Merely Pray to You"
Adapted from a prayer by Rabbi Jack Reimer
Led by Mayor Anthony Foxx during Temple Beth El’s MLK Shabbat Service
January 15, 2010
The sermon given by Don Garris (Antioch Baptis) at Sardis Baptist (Tim Moore)
The sermon given by Tim Moore (Sardis Baptist) at Antioch Baptist (Donnie Garris)
Attached are the Let's Talk discussion guide (five options) along with a faith supplement.
Preview Video by Tonya Jameson (YouTube)
Xchange Sermons announcement video (YouTube)
Press Release Jan 12 (PDF)
What We Believe (PDF)
A graphic examining faith and values in the United States
Inspirational message from Rabbi Judith Schindler
Faith & Values columnist Tim Funk's article on the sermon exchange
7 Photo Albums
Past Events
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JAN15 Rev. John Fitzgerald of Providence United Methodist Church will preach and the PUMC choir will sing.
Type: Crossroads Event
Rev. Paul Milton of St. Mark's United Methodist Church will preach and the St. Mark's UMC choir will sing.
Type: Crossroads Event
Rabbi Murray Ezring of Temple Israel will preach at St. Paul Baptist Church
Type: Crossroads Event
Recent Bulletins
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The hope of Xchange Sermons is that swapping pulpits is just the beginning of a beautiful friendship. In this third year of the campaign to inspire reconciliation among people of different beliefs and backgrounds, there is mounting evidence that relationships are flourishing long past the last words of a sermon. Among the 60 participating congregations, Temple Beth El has established an annual,... read more
At first glance, it looked like any other Sunday morning in the pews at Providence United Methodist Church: A largely white congregation gathered to worship God – very friendly and slightly older, which is typical now for mainstream, moderate congregations in Charlotte and beyond. But what was different on the pulpit on this Sunday (Jan. 15) told the story of Xchange Sermons,... read more
Xchange Sermons began Friday night (Jan. 13) as it should: Christians and Jews, blacks and whites, side by side at Temple Beth El, sharing prayers of brotherhood and songs of peace. Sharing, as Rev. Dennis Hall said to several hundred worshipers, a yearning for Shalom. Peace. A partnership of Crossroad Charlotte, Mecklenburg Ministries and Temple Beth El, Xchange Sermons offers clergy of... read more
Partners
Partner Organizations
Participating Congregations
Baha'i Community of Charlotte
The Chapel of Christ the King
Faith Memorial Baptist Church
Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
