Gark Mavigan from Stockton, CA performs his spoken word pieces “Government” and "Geometry" for Paradigm Rhymes, hosted by LO and The Craft Factory.

#Title The Faithful Church

#Theme Risk-Taking Faithfulness

#Series Deeper Waters

#Scripture Luke 10:1-23

#Date November 17, 2019

#Poet Kofi Acquaah-Arhin

"Oops/No" is a raw, emotionally-charged spoken word performance by poet Jermaine Hughes that navigates the complex terrain of personal accountability and growth. Through a powerful back-and-forth rhythm, Hughes invites the audience to witness an internal dialogue as he confronts his own missteps and mistakes, grappling with the impulse to make excuses versus courageously owning his actions.

On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Brittany Williams (@bspokeit) performs at the @joycegordongallery, as part of a 90’s medley piece with fellow @lyricalopposition artists, @fegonavarro and @sethfeatha for the #AWOLtour with @thecraft.factory.

Bspokeit the Poet (@bspokeit) was a part of a special collaboration piece with @fegonavarro & @sethfeatha! It was a one time performance, only at @thecraft.factory x @lyricalopposition at AWOL Tour at @joycegordongallery!

Lyrical Opposition Artist, Fego Navarro, vLog from Aquemini Funktionz & Evolved SF's Rising Sol Event

"After It's Finished" is a powerful spoken word performance by poet Jermaine Hughes that explores the deeply personal journey of grief and healing. Performed at First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, "After It's Finished" resonates with both secular and spiritual sensibilities, ultimately affirming the healing power of community, compassion, and the human capacity to endure and grow stronger, even in the darkest of times.

Lyrical Poet, Fego Navarro shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Bad Dream" is an original piece that was included, as part of a liturgical medley with R&B/Soul singer, Michael Kim-Eubanks during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on April 7, 2019.

Demitrius Burnett shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Irresponsible" an original piece was included, as a part of a liturgical medley with Alternative vocalist, Alex Largusa's rendition of "Moving Forward" during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on March 31, 2019.

Lyrical Poet, Seth Carmenatty shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Surrender" an original piece was included, as a part of a liturgical medley with R&B/Soul singer, Michael Kim-Eubanks' rendition of "Lay It All Down" during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on March 24, 2019.

Spoken Word Poet & Filmmaker, Kimane Juneau performs a poetry piece called “A Message to You” at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA.

"Of all the inspiring words that came out of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, few are as famous as those contained in Martin Luther King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." Written in response to eight white local clergy who criticized his work and ideas as unwise and wrong, the letter is King's explanation of the importance of civil rights protesting. It is one of the most famous documents in American history.

As we celebrate and remember the legacy of Dr. King, would you take a moment to read his words and consider the ways we might continue the work of justice and love in our world?"