September Sardis Academy:

Wednesday 9/13, Wednesday 9/27

In 2016, Matthew Desmond penned an award-winning book entitled Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Desmond explores the affordable housing crisis in Milwaukee, but the book could just as easily describe cities like Charlotte and Raleigh.  Faith groups across Charlotte have participated in a book study to increase awareness of the role a lack of affordable housing plays in equality and justice in our city.

Sardis wants to join the conversation.  During September, we’ll hold two Academy sessions (Wednesday 9/13 and Wednesday 9/27) to discuss Desmond’s book.  The church has seven copies available for use. You may claim one from the Church vestibule community bookshelf, and return once you are finished. The book is also available on Amazon.

On 9/13, we’ll have dinner (5:45 pm) and an introductory discussion.  On 9/27, Matthew Desmond is actually speaking in Charlotte. We’ll gather for a snack supper at Sardis at 5:30. At 6:00 PM we will carpool to Christ Lutheran Church (4519 Providence Road) to see a live-stream of Desmond’s presentation.

We’re also planning a follow-up discussion about the book for our Second Sunday program on Sunday, 10/8.

We hope to see you there!