Juneteenth Commemoration led by Rev. Dr. Dominique Denman

925 South George Street,York PA 17403

19 June, 2022

Description

Our Guest speaker Dr. Dominique Denman, is a native of Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of New York Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary. Her Doctoral thesis focused on the Conversation and Reconciliation amongst the LGBTQ Community and the African American Church. Dr. Denman currently serves as the Executive Director of the Erie Theater Company and CORE Cares. She’s the Pastor and Founder of CORE Fellowship. Her prior work includes chaplaincy, patient care coordinator and teacher. Dr. Dominique also sang with the Houston Grand Opera for 13 seasons. She lives with her wife, Kellie Turner, in Lancaster; her wife also recently completed her Doctorate of Ministry. "The history and importance of Juneteenth and the importance of freedom for all people is paramount if one is going to achieve their fullest potential. The effects of oppression are deeply embedded and I look to describe some of the ways in which denied freedoms impact the lives of those seeking liberation. In sharing this history I will shift to the celebration that emerges from the gallows of struggle and culminates in the continued striving for a world where we all can achieve the love, light and liberty intended by our creator." -Dr. Denman