The Center for Religion, Arts, and Culture (C-RAC) exists to cultivate creative self-actualization and freedom, while holding space for critical exploration of the ways religion, art, and culture shape our civic and communal pursuits.
Upcoming Events
Every Tuesday - Connecting Conversations
Everyone is invited to join us for weekly conversations from 6:00-8:00pm. We move around the building each week, so enter Door #1 and follow the signs to our location for the evening. We will be taking a couple of weeks for the holidays on December 27th and January 3rd.
December 4, 2022 - Gospel Jazz Brunch
Join us for the Gospel Jazz Brunch on Sunday, December 4th from 11:30am-1:30pm in Backstage at Broadway. Entertainment will feature special guest pianist, Christopher Pitts, vocalist, Shonda Nicole Gladden, and other local artists. Brunch menu provided by Chef Felicia Grady and Plate It Up Catering.
December 16, 2022 - A Special Night with Two Unique Events
6:00pm in the Chapel: Blue Christmas Service
- Led by Rev. Dr. Shonda Nicole Gladden and Rev. Rae Karim.
- Featuring Rev. Jason Powell and friends.
January 7, 2023 - "Finding Your Center" Pottery Workshop
Join us for our next 8-week pottery workshop and conversation beginning on Saturday, January 7th from 1:00-3:00pm in the Pottery Studio at Broadway (Room 306).
June 18, 2023 - Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for an interactive, multi-generational celebration of Juneteenth on Sunday, June 18th (in preparation for the holiday on June 19th) in Backstage at Broadway at 11:15am. The program will include music, drama, poetry, and a shared meal.
Joshua Thompson
"Do not fear mistakes, there are none."
- Miles Davis -
"Mari Evans" Mural by Michael Jordan
"Maternal Child Health Collection" by Carol White & Nyderia Harris
HIV Long-Term Survivors Celebration
Connecting Conversations
Connecting Conversations
Spirit & Place Festival Testimony Service
"Community" by Carol White & Nyderia Harris
Pottery with Don Edwards
"Bessie Coleman" by Tania Wineglass