An evening of music and conversation
presented in association with the Program in Music and the Black Church
Live audience (vaccinated individuals only) by registration. Also via livestream (no registration needed)
Abiding under a womanist lens, Parting the Waters Beneath the Cross: An Evening of Sacred Music Honoring Black Women Preachers centers and offers a deep reflection on the sacred sermonic work of Black preaching women in literature, music, and theology. This concert is a manifestation of Dr. Melanie R. Hill’s forthcoming manuscript Colored Women Sittin’ on High: A Phenomenology of Womanist Sermonic Practice in Literature and Music.
with
Dr. Melanie R. Hill, moderator and violin
Bishop Dr. Barbara M. Amos, Founder, Faith Deliverance Christian Center (Norfolk, VA)
The Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, AMEC Supervisors Council (International)
The Rev. Dr. Sharon S. Riley, Senior Pastor, Faith Deliverance Christian Center (Norfolk, VA)
Ruby Sales, The SpiritHouse Project (National)
The Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems, Ray of Hope Community Church (Nashville, TN)
and
Chaz Shepherd, organ
Calvin Sellers, bass
Marcus Johnson, drums
Live audience policy and registration
Vaccinated individuals must register to attend in person online in advance due to capacity limits. Click the registration link for details.
C L I C K T O R E G I S T E R (for an in-person seat at the performance)
Livestream