Reclaming the Village,
Restorying Our Past
The 30th Commemoration of
Reclaiming the Village, Restorying Our Past
September 14 — September 22, 2024
Schedule of Events
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Saturday, September 14
10:00 AM - Dedication of Our Babies: Welcoming The Spirit Home Ritual
(African attire is requested for those worshipping in-person)
15
Sunday, September 15
8:00 AM - Worship Service
Rev. Dr. Reginald W. Williams Jr.
Pastor, First Baptist Church of University Park
6:00 PM - SPCBC MAAFA Dramatic Presentation
The MAAFA Suite...A Healing Journey ®: In Search of Home
Directed by Lakai Worrell
(White attire is requested for in-person for all events today
Dr. Tony McNeil, Guest Liturgist
Providing musical leadership throughout the week.
16
Monday, September 16
8:00 AM - Healing Hut: Ritual work for Communal Healing
Under the Tent
Dr. Willie G-dman
Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Interdenominational Theological Center
Rev. Dr. Michael Elam
Priest, St. Paul Community Baptist Church
10:00 AM - Reclamation Mbongi: Something Inside So Strong - Rebuilding Our Village, Reclaiming Our Authenticity
Sanctuary
Mama Dr. Itihari Toure
Fundi, St. Paul Community Baptist Church; Associate Dean of Curriculum and Evaluation, McCormick Theological Seminary
11:30 AM - Listening Chapels: African Meditation Music
12:00 PM - Community Libation Walk: Presentation of the Sankofa MAAFA wreath
Sankofa Park
12:30 PM - Lunch Break
1:30 PM - Restorying Mbongi: Our Medicine for Communal Trauma & Grief: Restorying to Restore Our Souls
Sanctuary
Dr. Kevin Washington (Mwata Kairi)
President, Black Mental Health Matters
Dr. Ifetayo Ojelade
Founder and Executive Director of A Healing Paradigm, LLC
Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy-Chism
Theologian, traumatologist, and founder, Thoughtful Transitions
Moderator: Dr. Willie G-dman
Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Interdenominational Theological Center
3:00 PM - Break Time
3:30 PM - Engagement Mbongi: “Hands On”- Creating Rituals for Family
Sanctuary
Dr. Willie G-dman
Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Interdenominational Theological Center
Mama Dr. Itihari Toure
Fundi, St. Paul Community Baptist Church; Associate Dean of Curriculum and Evaluation, McCormick Theological Seminary
7:00 PM - SPCBC MAAFA Dramatic Presentation
Sanctuary
The MAAFA Suite...A Healing Journey ®: In Search of Home
Directed by Lakai Worrell
17
Tuesday, September 17
8:00 AM - Healing Hut: Loyalty Crossroads
Under the tent
Dr. Willie Goodman
Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Interdenominational Theological Center
10:00 AM - Reclamation Mbongi: Queen Mothers’ Calabash
Sanctuary
Baba Dr. Lawrence Boakye
Senior Lecturer in the Lancaster University Ghana, Politics Philosophy and Religion
Mother Delk
Founding Director of the Center for African American Theological Studies
11:30 AM - Listening Chapels: Audio of Howard Thurman
12:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:30 PM - Restorying Mbongi “In the Margins: Re-Futuring Our Education
Sanctuary
Dr. Natasha Thornton
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Spelman College
Dr. Chike Akua
Associate professor of Educational Leadership, Clark Atlanta University
Moderator: Dr. Ayanna Tilghman
Associate Director, Division of Enrollment Management and Student Experience, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
3:00 PM - Break Time
3:30 PM - Engagement Mbongi: “Hands On” - Creating Altars
Rehearsal Hall
Min. Carla Gittens
Director of Congregational Care, SPCBC
Min. Yolanda Knight
DMIN Learner, Interdenominational Theological Center
7:00 PM - Hush Harbor for Teachers: Guided conversations for Restorying and Restoration
Sanctuary
Dr. Natasha Thornton
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Spelman College
Ashley Thomas
Founder, Edustainable Consulting
Dr. Chike Akua
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Clark Atlanta University
18
Wednesday, September 18
8:30 AM - Healing Hut: Hope At The Crossroads
Under the tent
Dr. Willie G-dman
Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Interdenominational Theological Center
10:00 AM - Reclamation Mbongi
Sanctuary
Cole Arthur Riley
NYT Best-selling author, "This Here Flesh" and "Black Liturgies"
11:00 AM - Listening Chapels: Water Meditations
12:00 PM - Worship Service
Sanctuary
Preacher – Rev. Dr. Earle Fisher
Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, Memphis, TN
1:30 PM - Restorying Mbongi: Ecosystem and Economy of the Broken Calabash
Sanctuary
Jamye Wooten
Founder and CEO, CLLCTIVLY
Melvin A. Wilson
Executive Director, Turnaround Tuesday
Orland Bishop
Founder and Director, ShadeTree Multicultural Foundation
Moderator: Mr. Matthew W. Williams
Founder, Liberating Leadership
3:00 PM - Break Time
3:30 PM - Engagement Mbongi: “Hands On” Creating Your Own Platform
Rehearsal Hall
Kylan Pew
Restorative Practice Director, Neighborhood Church Atlanta
Dr. Melva Sampson
Assistant Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology, Wake Forest University School of Divinity; Founder, Pink Robe Chronicles
7:00 PM - Filmmakers’ Circle: MAAFA Excerpts
Sanctuary
Rev. James Singletary
Family Life Pastor, SPCBC
Taurean J. Webb
PhD-Department of African and Black Diaspora Studies DePaul University
Leah Ra'Chel Gipson
Associate Professor, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Lakai Worrell
Award-winning choreographer, director, and filmmaker
Marjorie Clarke
Emmy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning Producer
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Porsha Williams Gates
Founder, Porshanality Media
19
Thursday, September 19
8:30 AM - Healing Hut: “Anger” / Fitting In
Under the tent
10:30 AM - Reclamation Mbongi
Sanctuary
Orland Bishop
Founder and Director, ShadeTree Multicultural Foundation
11:30 AM - Listening Chapels: Audio of Ella Baker
12:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:30 PM - Restorying Mbongi: Recovery & Healing
Sanctuary
Ashley Ellis
Founder, The Breathe Collective
Ashley Thomas
Founder, Edustainable Consulting
Dr. Daniel Black
Author of Black on Black, Assistant Professor, African
and African American Studies Clark Atlanta University
3:30 PM - Engagement Mbongi: Youth Hour
Rehearsal Hall
Min. Ashley Ellis
Founder, Breathe Collective
7:00 PM - SPCBC MAAFA Dramatic Presentation
Sanctuary
The MAAFA Suite...A Healing Journey ®: In Search of Home
Directed by Lakai Worrell
20
Friday, September 20
8:30 AM - Healing Hut: Spaces for Intent and Resolve
Under the tent
10:00 AM - Reclamation Mbongi
Sanctuary
Dr. Daniel Black
Author, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies, Clark Atlanta University; Atlanta, GA
11:30 AM - Listening Chapels: History of Nehemiah Houses and People of St. Paul
3:30 PM - Engagement Mbongi: “Hands On” Creating A Sankofa Journey
Rehearsal Hall
Gilbert Bouhaire
Executive Director, GodBox Tours
7:00 PM - SPCBC MAAFA Dramatic Presentation
Sanctuary
The MAAFA Suite...A Healing Journey ®: In Search of Home
Directed by Lakai Worrell
21
Saturday, September 21
6:00 AM - Closing Ceremony: Sunrise Seaside Send Off
Rockaway Beach, 94 & 95 Street
Buses will depart St. Paul at 5 AM sharp. Tickets are required for the bus.
Please visit the fiscal office to purchase tickets for the bus or call 718.257.1300 ext. 174. Tickets are $10.
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Sunday, September 22
8:00 AM - Commissioning Ceremony
Sanctuary
Preacher – Rev. Dr. Irie Session
Founding Pastor, The Gathering-A Womanist Church, Dallas Texas
The schedule for the 30th commemoration of the Maafa is subject to change. We encourage you to check back regularly for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.