Breakfast at Hargis Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Kelly Ingram Park Lunch – Zoes Kitchen 16th Street Baptist Church Joe Minter –“Africa in America” Dinner at Dreamland Back to Hargis After we left Hargis, I though the park (Kelley Ingram) was really interesting. But once we got to the museum (The Civil Rights Institute) I was...Read More

We Fly Meet with Reverend Thomas Wilder and Dr. Martha Bouyer at the Historic Bethel Baptist Church. Dinner catered at the new Bethel Baptist Church Retire to YMCA Hargis Retreat Center My focus and perception of my surrounding has changed and I am now noticing every detail that sticks out from the white travelers and...Read More

The Middle School is in its final stages of preparation for their Alabama Odyssey. Bags packed, Maple Syrup stowed, Minds open. Stay tuned… https://youtu.be/NWSyMU9cnC0Read More

Tuesday, May 8th Tour of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center with Barbara Sahli and students of Malik Academy Lunch at café with students of Malik Academy Salaat Prayers Meet with Brother David Vryhof from the monastery of the Society of St. John Eucharist Service, Society of St. John the Evangelist Last Supper in...Read More

Monday, May 7th Sri Lakshmi Hindu Temple Lunch in Harvard Square Harvard Art Museum Dinner – Harvard Square The Humanist Hub Discussion Group with Greg Epstein This morning we had a beautiful experience at the Sri Lakshmi Temple. Raju was our guide, and he was very welcoming. Rama, a volunteer at the temple, also was...Read More

Sunday, May 6 Morning service at Emmanuel Church Bach Cantata BWV 225 Lunch on Newberry Street Common Cathedral – Outdoor service for the homeless A conversation with the Reverend Pamela Werntz of Emmanuel Church Speak with Reverend Randall Quackenbush Anchor Church Speak with Rev. Patrick Ward of Trinity Compline Service at Trinity Church At Emmanuel...Read More

Saturday, May 5th Morning Shabbat and Bar Mitzvah at Temple Ohabei Shalom Lunch in Coolidge Corner Thousand Buddha Temple Dinner at Eataly food court The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence by Step Afrika Dance Co. Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre Today was the first day I ever went to a Bar Mitzvah. It was a long...Read More

Friday, May 4 Head into Boston Ramakrishna Vedanta Society Swami Tyanananda Lunch in Harvard Square The Pluralism Project at Harvard University Alexis Salomone Dinner in Coolidge Corner Conversation with Reb Moshe Waldoks of Temple Beth Zion Kabbalat Shabbat at Temple Beth Zion At The RamakrishnaVedanta Society I had a feeling of peacefulness right when I...Read More

Thursday May 3rd New England Peace Pagoda Wat Boston Buddha Vararam (Thai Buddhist Temple) Lesson, chant, and meditation with monk from Theravada tradition. (questions) Friendly Crossways Hostel Drop off luggage and get tour. Head into Boston The Crossing – Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Dinner, service, and conversation with Reverend Marsha Hoecker Return to Friendly...Read More

Just a few days now until the Middle School heads to the greater Boston area on their River of Spirit Odyssey. During their seven day journey students will participate and observe 15  different spiritual services as they try to understand the nature of spirit and how it is integral in so many people’s lives. Just...Read More