The Creative Encounter by Howard Thurman

He joined Howard University’s faculty in 1932 and three years later became dean of the university’s chapel. After serving as pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Oberlin, Ohio, Thurman returned to Morehouse as professor of religion in 1929. from Rochester Theological Seminary in 1926. from Morehouse College in 1923 and his M.Div. Howard Thurman (1899–1981) received his B.A. I will look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience concerning this matter so that I may proceed in setting up my church calendar for the year. degree from the University in June of this year. 2 You will probably remember me from my recent studies at Boston University. My immediate predecessor was your friend, Dr. Many outstanding ministers have served here. Probably you are already familiar with the church. The Dexter Avenue Baptist Church has a rich history. Your presence as well as your message would mean so much to our church and to our community. I sincerely hope that you can accept the invitation. This is one of the outstanding events of our church year. I would like to extend to you an invitation to preach the Men’s Day sermon the second Sunday in July, 1956. I am seeking each year to bring some of the great preachers of our nation to Dexter Avenue Baptist Church for this occasion. The second Sunday in July is the date set aside for our annual Men’s Day. I am in the process of setting up my program for the coming church year. King invites Thurman, dean of Boston University’s Marsh Chapel, to speak for Men’s Day.

The Creative Encounter by Howard Thurman