Meet Jerry Hawkins, our new Director of Equity Initiatives | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 058
About this episode
Jerry Hawkins discusses his role as the new Director of Equity Initiatives and the church's commitment to racial equity.
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Director of Equity Initiatives Jerry Hawkins joins Rev. T. J. FitzGerald for a conversation about racial equity, faith, and the work already happening within the church and the wider Dallas community. Jerry shares his story, from growing up in Chicago to years of equity work across organizations, and reflects on what it means to step into this new role at the church. Together, they talk about the church's long-standing commitment to racial equity and why this moment is about turning intention into action. 🌱 Enjoy the podcast? Consider a one-time gift to support the staff & resources required to keep it going. 💲 Give through PayPal, Venmo, & Apple Pay here: https://tinyurl.com/firstchurchpaypal First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/ New sermon every…
People in this episode
Host: Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
Guest: Jerry Hawkins
Topics covered
- racial equity
- faith
- community work
- inclusion
- church initiatives
Keywords
- equity initiatives
- racial equity
- First Unitarian Church
- community
- inclusion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: First Unitarian Church of Dallas
Places: Chicago, Dallas
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