Mission Mississippi will host its annual Living Reconciled Celebration on Thursday, October 2nd, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Hendrix’s Hall on the campus of Mississippi College.
The event will feature a family-style dinner, live music, fellowship, and guided discussions centered on the theme of reconciliation in Mississippi and beyond. Organizers describe the celebration as a shared table experience, encouraging attendees to come together as “family and neighbors breaking bread at one table.”
A highlight of the evening will be a panel discussion featuring individuals recognized for their work in reconciliation across differences.
Panelists include Morgan Ellis, partner at Summit Consulting Group; Taylor Brooks, Student Life director at Riverbend Community College; Cameron “CJ” Matthews, regional director at Campus Outreach Alliance; Dr. Sheridan Lee, educational consultant; Alex Monroe, vice president of the FaithWorks Foundation; and Dr. Jordan Mitchell, president of Southern Valley University.
Fred Rivers, president of Mission Mississippi, emphasized the significance of the event in today’s climate. “We live in a culture dominated by the pace of life, insatiable pursuits, glowing phones, and hyper-partisanship,” Rivers said. “All of these distractions dim our perception of one another and, ultimately, our perception of God. Our aim for this evening is simple yet profound: to set our gaze on God and on one another—seeing one another as the image-bearers we were created to be.”
