Author: Ellen Wade
Historic Name Change Reflects Truth and Justice- July 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: The Rev. Dawn Cooley, Justice Center Coordinator Cell: 502-295-1199 Email: justicecenter@tjuc.org PRESS RELEASE Historical Name Change Reflects Truth and Justice July 17, 2020, Louisville, KY__In recognition that the name of the congregation should change to reflect their values rather than a man whose actions are antithetical to the same, … Continue reading Historic Name Change Reflects Truth and Justice- July 2020
Tapestry :: July 2020
Final TJ Name Change Opinions – Collected June 2020
As requested by TJ members in the recent months, additional written submissions expressing the desire to change our church’s name or to retain it were collected in June. This opportunity was shared weekly with our members to offer maximum response by the June 19th deadline. Further research into factual accounts of Jefferson’s life through recommended … Continue reading Final TJ Name Change Opinions – Collected June 2020
Should We Change the Name of Our Church?
What’s In our Name? Should we change the name of our church? Thomas Jefferson was a significant historical figure in the founding of our nation, but some church members consider his abusive slave treatment and his belief that blacks were a sub-species as the subject of debate on whether we should continue to share his … Continue reading Should We Change the Name of Our Church?