January 16, 2022 | Sandy Lee Schaupp, John Williams, Inés Velásquez-McBryde, Bobby Harrison | MLK Sunday Service

Lean in with us as we name the holy work of Deconstruction & Reconstruction in pursuing Racial Justice as followers of Jesus. Pastors Inés and Bobby hosted a panel alongside two of our dearest friends — John Williams and Sandy Lee Schaupp — and dove into the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on MLK Weekend.

Our church’s vision to become a “Beloved Community” is directly inspired by Dr. King. And so a service like this isn’t just a “token” Sunday for us. But instead a continual lived expression of our shared DNA. A vision that invites us “to follow the life, love, & justice of Jesus.” We can’t wait to hear how that vision plays out in all our lives.

Here’s a little info on these two incredible leaders:

John Williams has served as the Director of the Fellowship Center for Racial Reconciliation since 2016 and has faithfully worked toward racial reconciliation for over 30 years. John is passionate about training groups who seek to increase their awareness around race, racism, and racial reconciliation in the U.S. Mentored by Dr. John Perkins, he brings years of experience and expertise in facilitating and training to this work.

Sandy Lee Schaupp is a 1.5 generation Korean American woman, passionate about pursuing racial justice and healing since her college years. She’s been on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for 29 years where she serves as a spiritual director, primarily for ethnic minority staff. She & husband Doug lead the Multiethnic Learning Community at Christian Assembly Church in Eagle Rock to engage with issues of racial justice & reconciliation. She’s also the proud Umma to Stephanie, David & Mark.