Can We Talk
A New Series from Wake Forest Christian Church

Wake Forest Christian Church is excited to introduce a powerful new series, Can We Talk – Even If We Disagree? This new series invites our community to engage in meaningful dialogue around some of today’s most pressing social concerns.

  • Current Social Justice Issues
  • Racial Inequality and Justice
  • Empathetic Communication:
    how to talk with others in a manner that fosters communication and empathy

Next Speaker

Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement

Coming September 28, our next event in the Can We Talk? Speaker Series

There is no admission charge. It will be in the sanctuary -on the pews- at Wake Forest Christian Church.

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Confronting Extremism and Strengthening Democracy

Past Program

Can We Talk


A New Series from Wake Forest Christian Church

Confronting Extremism and Strengthening Democracy
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about the dangers of religious extremism and its impact on democracy. We’ll also explore the crucial role that faith communities can play in safeguarding civil society and promoting democratic values.

We are honored to host two distinguished speakers:

  • Tom Baker, from the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University
  • Joseph Wiinikka-Lydon, Ph.D., Senior Research Analyst with the Intelligence Projectat the Southern Poverty Law Center

Together they will share their insights on various forms of extremism and the significant impact these ideologies have on our democratic values.

🗓 Date: Sunday, June 1
🕓 Time: 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Wake Forest Christian Church Sanctuary
🎟 Hosted by: The Community Care Team