The Cathedral Church of St. Paul presents a weekly program for Lent, The Arc of History Bends Toward Justice: The Civil Rights Struggle Then as Now, as Seen from Boston.

The series, hosted by Bishop Barbara C. Harris, will feature people who were there during the intense days of America's civil rights movement telling their stories and engaging in discussion with attendees.

Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.; bring lunch and learn from those who were there.

*Please note that the program with John Lewis will be Monday, Mar. 10, at 1 p.m.

Featured speakers:

• Feb. 14: Mel King (community activist, educator and mayoral candidate) | Listen to audio>>
• Feb. 21: Byron Rushing (Massachusetts legislator) | Listen to audio>>
• Feb. 28: Ed Rodman (Episcopal Divinity School professor) and Brian Kelley (priest and activist) | Listen to audio>>
• Mar. 6: Jean McGuire (METCO program director)
• *Special time - Mar. 10 at 1 p.m.: John Lewis (U.S. congressman and former Freedom Rider)
• Mar. 13: Howard Zinn (historian, author and activist)

For more information, please call 617-482-5800 x221 or e-mail elc [at] diomass [dot] org.

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