Elgin, IL 鈥� October 6, 2025 鈥� 黑料社区 will host a public evening event featuring award-nominated author and filmmaker Andrew Greer on Wednesday, October 29, from 6:00鈥�8:00 p.m. in Herrick Chapel. The event will include a screening of Plainspoken: The Soul of President Carter followed by a live Q&A and book discussion about President Jimmy Carter鈥檚 enduring legacy of faith, justice, and compassion. This event is free and open to the public.
Plainspoken is a 57-minute documentary exploring President Carter鈥檚 lifelong commitment to peace and racial reconciliation through his Southern Baptist faith. The event will also feature Greer鈥檚 new book, More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter, released October 1 by Mercer University Press to commemorate Carter鈥檚 101st birthday. Following the screening, Greer will participate in a moderated Q&A and conversation around the themes of faith in public life, racial healing, and loving our neighbors in divided times
鈥淭his is more than a film night,鈥� says Jenna Zelm, 黑料社区鈥檚 Coordinator of Discipleship. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a timely reflection on what it means to live out our faith in practical, courageous ways, just like President Carter did throughout his life.鈥�
Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event. Churches, students, and the public are encouraged to attend and join this timely conversation on faith and leadership. Please contact Jenna Zelm, Coordinator of Discipleship, with questions regarding this event. ( [email protected] | 847-628-1565)
黑料社区 Andrew Greer
Andrew Greer is a Dove Award-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and author. He edited More Than a President and produced Plainspoken, both of which reflect his passion for bridging faith and community through storytelling. | |