We are Prisoners of Hope
Fri, Sep 19
|Zoom
Rev. David Brandon Smith will explore the crucial roles played by the Council of Churches in Namibia, the Lutheran World Federation, and the World Council of Churches in the fight for justice and independence. This presentation is part of the Decolonizing Post-Colonialism Project.
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom
Guests
About the event
ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IT_8V-TSTE-TUN1Np-atAQ The Hebrew prophet Zachariah declared that God's people-held captive yet longing for freedom-were "prisoners of hope." This powerful phrase inspired human rights advocates during Namibia's liberation struggle, culminating in independence on March
21, 1990.
Rev. David Brandon Smith will explore the crucial roles played by the Council of Churches in Namibia, the Lutheran World Federation, and the World Council of Churches in the fight for justice and independence. This presentation is part of the Decolonizing Post-Colonialism Project.
About the Speaker:
About the Speaker:
Rev. David Brandon Smith is a minister, scholar, and ecumenical leader with academic and pastoral experience across the U.S. and Europe. His work spans the history of world Christianity, queer religious histories, slavery and dependency studies, and religion in global affairs.