In a moving eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinkney last week, President Obama called us to have hope, and to reach for “that reservoir of goodness” in our treatment of one another. He also challenged us not to settle for symbolic gestures, but to do the hard work that will lead to real change.
For our July program, we will show the full recording of Obama’s eulogy and invite you to share your responses. As a community, we accept the president’s call to action–to stand against racism where we live, and to work hard toward lasting change. Join us for a discussion of the concrete ways we can come together to break the patterns of prejudice and injustice.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Photo: Jackson Photo Club
This month the public program will be held at Open Door Center for Spiritual Living, which is less than a mile from Liberty Baptist Church, about halfway between Liberty and McDonalds on Skyland Drive, in Coggins Office Park.
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How to get to the Open Door Center for Spiritual Living
(See the Google map below the directions)
Directions From Franklin
Proceed to Dillsboro via 441 North. At the red light in Dillsboro, proceed straight ahead. At the top of the hill, bear right toward Waynesville on US 74/23 Continue on the 4 lane around Sylva. Take Exit 85 to Sylva. At the second red light, turn right onto Skyland Drive (turning between the BP station and McDonald’s). Proceed 3/10’s of one mile. Open Door Center for Spiritual Living is located in Coggins Office Park on the right. Coggins Office Park is a dark gray/brown metal building set close to the road. Suite 1-A is located at the far end of the building, away from the parking lot. Their phone number is 828.226.6445.
From Asheville/Waynesville
From Asheville, take 40 West approximately 18 miles. Take Exit 27 marked Maggie Valley/Franklin/Atlanta/Murphy to 74 West/23 South, approximately 22 miles. Take Exit 85 to Sylva. At the second red light, turn right onto Skyland Drive (turning between the BP station and McDonald’s). Proceed 3/10’s of one mile. Open Door Center for Spiritual Living is located in Coggins Office Park on the right. Coggins Office Park is a dark gray/brown metal building set close to the road. Suite 1-A is located at the far end of the building, away from the parking lot. Their phone number is 828.226.6445.
From Cherokee/Whittier/Bryson City
Follow 74 East to Sylva. Take Exit 85 to Sylva. At the second red light, turn right onto Skyland Drive (turning between the BP station and McDonald’s). Proceed 3/10’s of one mile. Open Door Center for Spiritual Living is located in Coggins Office Park on the right. Coggins Office Park is a dark gray/brown metal building set close to the road. Suite 1-A is located at the far end of the building, away from the parking lot. Their phone number is 828.226.6445.
