The lecture, “Where Two or Three Are Gathered: Reconsidering Community and Conversation with Will D. Campbell,” presented by Brett Harris, will examine the recurring theme of community and the need for conversation through the life and writings of Will D. Campbell.
Harris, a Baptist minister and the host of the podcast God Knows Where, draws parallels with Campbell’s work. Having taught classes focusing on Campbell, he introduced students to Campbell’s legacy through the collection of his papers housed in Special Collections.
The lecture will take place Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Gonzales Auditorium at the USM Liberal Arts Building, followed by an exhibit opening and reception at McCain Library and Archives.
The exhibit “A Celebration of Will D. Campbell: Preacher, Activist, and Writer” features the materials held in the Will D. Campbell papers. The exhibit highlights his efforts during the Civil Rights movement including his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference, manuscripts of his writings, and the many stories told through his papers.
