Poverty Initiative in Asheville, NC
“Hope in Hard Times” was the theme of a PI-led worship service at First Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC on October 30. Using Jeremiah 33 – in which, in the midst of a devastating war, Jeremiah envisions the restoration of Israel– we shared the incredible visions and victories that Poverty Scholars groups have achieved, even during an economic crisis. The congregation at First Presbyterian gave us hope, too. Over the weekend, we witnessed the church’s dedicated work with the homeless, had deep conversation about issues of poverty, and strengthened relationships with the community. We look forward to an ongoing partnership with this dynamic church.
Jeremiah 33 Sermon Part 1 by Emily McNeill
Jeremiah 33 Sermon Part 2 by Liz Theoharis
A New and Unsettling Force: Reigniting Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poor People’s Campaign - a Poverty Initiative original publication is 