Voices of Lament: An Evening of Reflection, Song, Prayer and Hope

668 Obispo Avenue,Long Beach CA 90814

12 October, 2022

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“So often, women of color are the ones who answer God's call to lead our communities and teach the coming generations what it means to walk closely with God, while working for justice, even in the darkest of times. Voices of Lament is a new book, a powerful collaboration from 29 Women of Color from a broad spectrum of racial, ethnic groups, generations, locations, and experiences. Through our reflections on Psalm 37, we take its themes of justice and lament, revealing God’s faithfulness in our own lives and our communities throughout generations. We invite you to join us for the Long Beach Launch of “Voices of Lament.” Join us to grow in empathy and understanding, as we draw into deeper intimacy with God and experience the holy tension of lament and hope.”–– Noemi, Grace, Vivian and Natasha NOEMI CHAVEZ has served as the lead pastor at Revive Church, a multisite in the greater Los Angeles area, for over fifteen years. She is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Noemi is the co-founder of Brave Global, a nonprofit bridging collaboration of church and state to better serve girls on probation and in foster care. Noemi also serves as chair of the board for Exponential Español, a church-planting network. lifeatrevive.com; braveglobal.org GRACE P. CHO is a Korean American writer, poet, speaker, and the editorial manager at (in)courage. She creates space for people to be known, nurtured, and challenged through her work and desires to elevate Women of Color’s voices in the publishing industry. gracepcho.com; Instagram: @gracepcho VIVIAN MABUNI is a Chinese American speaker, author, Bible teacher, amd host of the Someday is Here podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) women. She is the author of Warrior in Pink: A Story of Cancer, Community and the God Who Comforts and Opens Hands, Willing Heart: Discover the Joy of Saying Yes to God. Viv and her husband, Darrin have served more than 30 years in vocational Christian ministry. Instagram: @vivmabuni NATASHA SISTRUNK ROBINSON is the president of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc., and the visionary founder of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Leadership LINKS, Inc. This African American woman from South Carolina is an author, host of A Sojourner’s Truth podcast, speaker, consultant, and coach who engages, equips, and empowers people to live and lead on purpose. @sistasjourney Early Praise for Voices of Lament “You will not read Psalm 37 the same again after you’ve immersed yourself in this rich collection of poems, reflections, essays, and prayers. The contributors bear honest, life-grounded witness to God’s faithful and just response to wickedness. They also honor their ancestors, who have committed themselves to the way of the Lord. The book sings like an anthem through which lament and longing break forth and breathe life. It will embolden you to cry out, wage peace, and cultivate real abundance in solidarity and prayer with women of color.” – Janette H. Ok, Associate Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary "Voices of Lament is a book for our time. To those who are weary from the ongoing onslaught of unjust policies and practices by those in positions of power comes a fresh word from our sisters who remind us to look to the Psalms for hope and words of life. This is an invitation to bring our full selves, our lament, anger, and hope to a God who is able to hold it all, and invites us to join in the healing work of justice in a broken world." -- Darryl Answer, Pastor at New Community Church, Kansas City, MO. "The collective voice reflected in these women of color not only teaches the truths of Psalm 37, but provides an embodied and lived hope that the Western church is longing for. The poems, liturgies, litanies, devotions, and historical biographies remind us that the Spirit has always been moving in the marginalized, if only we would pay attention. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson has curated a deeply meaningful handbook for prayer and worship by meditating on a central tenet of our faith: from mourning comes the morning. If you want to grow your faith in a global context, this is a must-read!" Mike Ahn, PhD, MDiv, Assistant Dean of Chapels & Worship, Biola University