Rev. Tom was born in New Orleans and spent much of his early life attending Mardi Gras. While he joyfully participated in the parades and parties, it wasn’t until he was an adult that he began to question some of the traditions, realizing that racism and patriarchal culture undergirded this...

Have you or someone you know had to make a choice or decision or wanted to make a change in life’s direction and for whatever reason it doesn’t happen… it sort of “skitters” away?

As we live in this world, how can we be resilient, coping with and thriving despite all the stress and chaos around us? Reverend Tom will explore how lament, joy, and community might aid us in embodying resilience.