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An Encounter in Paris

Dr. Joy Hervey Blog Letting Go of Ho Ho Ho Embracing Hope for the Holidays

Letting Go of Ho Ho Ho: Embracing Hope for the Holidays

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The crazy thing is that it has been since Halloween, if not before.
Dr. Joy Hervey Blog Spirit Unites Without Prejudice

Spirit Unites Without Prejudice

The Azusa Street Revival in 1906 was a pivotal turning point in interracial worship, and while it only lasted for three years, it demonstrated how people can come together – no matter their race, background, or income – to celebrate the spirit and love of God.
Dr. Joy Hervey Blog Theology That Liberates

Theology That Liberates

Despite centuries of slaveholders and captors using Christianity to assert dominance over enslaved people, theology evolved to affirm God's nature as being deeply invested in freeing the oppressed.
Dr. Joy Hervey Blog God Cares Deeply About Women

God Cares Deeply About Women

Womanist theology emerged in the 1980’s and posits that God is evidenced in the unique perspectives, histories, and everyday lives of women of color. This perspective invites us to explore spiritual practices that are compatible with the liberation of all.