For 14 years, the annual Good Friday Walk, sponsored by the Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance (DACPA), elevated the teachings of Jesus on the day of his death. We welcomed immigrants, reflected on the struggles of the hungry and the sick, and promoted a society focused on justice and mercy (Matthew 23:23-24).
This year, due to the coronavirus, we are converting the physical walk into a virtual walk. On Friday, April 10, starting at 10am the normal start time of the walk, we will post a series of videos for personal reflection on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Virtual Walk Begins:
Welcome to the 15th Annual Good Friday; Overcoming Fear: A story of Mary the Annointer (John 12): Kim Batchelor
The First Stop:
Dr. Ruben Habito, Perkins School of Theology from 2010: “Who do we walk with?”
The Second Stop:
Rev. Michael Waters, who alerted everyone to the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on African Americans, before it was known, reminded walk participants of the significance of Pegasus Plaza, the site of the lynching of Allen Brooks
The Third Stop:
Music from Rev. Eric Folkerth, pastor of Kessler Park United Methodist Church
The Fourth Stop:
Maria Robles, Faith in Texas, on the challenges for immigrants, in Belo Garden (2018)
Lazaro (Lazarus) and the Rich Man, a story from Luke 16:19-31 Are we with Lazarus or the rich man?
The Final Stop:
Rev. Holsey Hickman, with the wind at his back, sharing a story of another virus plaguing our community
Rev. Diana Holbert with a final prayer on that same windy day
Nathan Smith, leading a song on love at First Baptist Church, Dallas
We join together in reflection on this holy day even as we must stay apart to show our love of neighbor.