by Greg Merlo | Sep 5, 2025 | Upcoming Events
Online course 7:00pm – 8:30pm three Wednesdays: October 1, 8, & 15. The Rev. Jim Melson, Executive Director of Cornelius Corps, is the presenter. This year marks the 60th anniversary of a variety of major events in the history of the modern Civil Rights...
by Greg Merlo | Jul 31, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
As we reflect on the 60 years since the Voting Rights Act, we must ask: what kind of leadership do we demand today? One that serves, or one that dominates? 1965 The modern civil rights movement offers a timeless example of servant leadership, a philosophy that places...
by Greg Merlo | Jan 31, 2025 | Upcoming Events
9:30am – 4:00pm Saturday, March 1st at Belmont UMC, Richmond, VA. Presented by the Racial Justice Network in partnerships with the Cornelius Corps. Through worship, presentations, and small group conversations with others called to the work of racial reconciliation,...
by Greg Merlo | Jan 24, 2025 | Upcoming Events
Online course 7:00pm – 8:30pm four Tuesdays: March 18 & 25, April 1 & 8. The Rev. Jim Melson, Executive Director of Cornelius Corps, is the presenter. This year marks the 60th anniversary of a variety of major events in the history of the modern Civil...
by Greg Merlo | Jan 24, 2025 | Upcoming Events
Offered online 7:00pm – 8:30pm Tuesday, February 18. Rev. Dr. Jim Melson, Executive Director of the Cornelius Corps, is the presenter. This workshop focuses on the final two years of Dr. King’s life and ministry. Through a combination of worship,...