The next conversation in The Guibord Center’s online series, Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion features a discussion with the Rev. Louis A. Chase. retired United Methodist clergyperson who worked alongside the late civil rights leader and strategist Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. He currently serves as Minister of Community Outreach at Holman United Methodist Church, Los Angeles.
Rev. Chase, a graduate of Claremont School of Theology, has dedicated his life to justice and reconciliation, serving in roles such as Chair of Peace with Justice Ministries, Vice-Chair of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (LA), and a founding member of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP). On the eve of the Presidential Debate, he shared his reflections on loving one another even in times of conflict and turmoil, offering a much-needed perspective.
His experiences opposing violence in Latin America and advocating for social justice continue to inspire.