Are societal pressures and a divisive climate drowning out the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of nonviolence in the face of oppression? Escalating racial, political and religious polarizations in America require Christians to be as clear as possible about what their biblical response should be regarding acts of civil violence against their neighbors. […]
The grand opening of the Carl Spain Center for Race Studies and Spiritual Action will take place during the 2018 ACU Summit. CHAPEL - The center will be formally honored in the chapel ceremony Tuesday, September 18th with the Keynote address from Dr. Jerry Taylor Chapel Start Time: 11AM (Moody Coliseum) LUNCHEON - On September 18th, the Carl […]
RULS Prayer Retreat
Join this captivating discussion on Critical Race Theory and learn how to navigate this topic as a Christian who is seeking Spiritual Action. Led by Pastor Lawrence Rodgers and Dr. Timothy Westbrook. Learn more
The Carl Spain Center is inviting everyone in Abilene to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the admittance of the first African American students allowed to enroll at Abilene Christian College in 1962. We will march single file in a Prayer vigil around the Lunsford Trail as a moment to remember ACU’s painful past and to […]
The Carter G. Woodson Presentation Competition is a way to recognize the impact of African American studies on the United States. Over many years Black History has been seen as a sub point to the greater American History even though it provides many of its greatest accomplishments. Through this competition, students will show their knowledge […]
The Carl Spain Center on Race Studies & Spiritual Action is excited to announce the 2022 Don Williams & Royce Money Distinguished Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Dr. Robert P. Jones on April 25th-26th, 2022! Learn more
It is extremely important that all nonviolent Christians take a definite public stand to declare that we do not condone nor support the dangerous and violent ideology of Christian Nationalism! We seek to have a Christian influence in our nation, but not by using weapons of carnal warfare! Come join the Christians of West Texas […]
The Racial Healing of America Revival and Bus Tour will bring together people of faith and goodwill from various ethnic backgrounds to publicly promote racial healing, biblical justice, and to advance social peace across America. The revival and bus tour will take place July 9-17, 2023, starting in Dallas (TX), with stops in Memphis (TN), […]