Memorial United Methodist Church

Discussion will start at 5:45 this Tuesday, March 9, instead of 6:00, and will end by 6:45. Come early!
Pastor, Memorial United Methodist Church

Precious and The Blind Side: Indicators of Cultural Racism? Soon we will know if two movies, The Blind Side and Precious, will win any Oscars this year. Already we know they are controversial movies, both uncovering major differences between the Black and White communities’ understandings of racism. Pastor Joe Agne, using material from the Ecumenical Women's Center in Boston, will lead the weekly conversation partners in ascertaining these differences. Having viewed the movies will help the discussion, but summary materials will be distributed for those unable to see one or both. How can these movies be so deeply moving to some, so disturbing to others, and both moving and disturbing to still others? We will try to understand each other's perspectives and discover some new understandings of racism and why they elude so many of us. 

 

John Fisher has been making music for more than half a century and along the way has collected a wealth of songs and stories that bring history to life and put life to song. His own songs have been recorded by James Durst (‘Not Another Gun’ on Element of Surprise) and Work o’ the Weavers (‘In Jerusalem’ on We’re Still Here). His voice and guitar appear on the 2008 Grammy-winning "Pete Seeger at 89." John has been performing with the

Walkabout Clearwater Chorus since 1987. 

John in 1959 and 2009

Tuesdays @ Dorry's gathers "conversation partners" weekly for informal table talk. There is no charge. Order food at 5:30 p.m., and then enjoy a stimulating program from 6-7 p.m.

Tuesdays @ Dorry's is coordinated by Dorry's friends at Memorial United Methodist Church, Congregation Kol Ami and the White Plains Times.