The Table
April Programs
April 1 — No Dinner or Program
Join us on April 2 for Maundy Thursday dinner in Finlator Hall (5:30 pm) and service in the Chapel (6:30 pm).
April 8 —What Does Love Require of Us?
Perhaps the most offensive teaching of Jesus in his time was “Love Your Enemies.” Surely he didn’t mean that an oppressed people should love the leaders and collaborators of the brutal Roman occupation. Rev. Angie Wright will share excerpts from her book, Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits, a memoir of family, faith, and power. She will guide us as we wrestle with the challenges of practicing love for our families, neighbors, and adversaries in turbulent times.
Rev. Angie is a retired social justice activist and United Church of Christ (UCC) pastor devoted to pursuing justice and mercy in the South. She was the founder of Beloved Community UCC in Birmingham, Alabama, and a founder of Alabama Arise, a statewide coalition that lobbies on poverty issues.
Menu: Chicken Pot Pie, Veggie Pot Pie (GF), Roasted Vegetable, Salad Bar, Cookies
April 15 — Intergenerational Fun Night: “Love is in the Air”
Join us as our Pullen youth lead us in a celebration of dedicated youth volunteer Jake Hyman and his beloved Abby, as they prepare for their summer nuptials.
Menu: Taco Bar with Tortillas, Rice, Beans, Chicken, and Sauteed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Cake
April 22 — Film Screening and Conversation: “The True Cost of Power”
When the small town of Carrboro dares to sue Duke Energy for decades of climate deception, a damning pattern of corporate power run amok emerges. Through exclusive access to scientists, investigative journalists, and frontline communities, this documentary by D.L. Anderson exposes the true cost of corporate power — when billions in climate damages are paid by everyone except those who caused them.
The 20-minute documentary will be followed by a discussion facilitated by NC Warn, a Durham-based climate justice organization.
Menu: Baked Spaghetti (including GF option), Rolls, Salad Bar, Cookies
April 29 — AI Potential and Pitfalls
Just three years after the release of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere — in web browsers, office software, mobile devices, and digital services. Where did all this come from? How does it work? And what are the likely impacts and ethical concerns of AI, from education to the workforce?
NC State Professor Paul Fyfe offers an accessible introduction to machine learning, tests whether participants can identify AI-generated content, and opens a discussion on the pitfalls and potential of these technologies.
Menu: Baked Chicken or Vegetarian Lentils, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Cookies
-Chalice Overy, Associate Pastor
