March Soul Supper
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6pm

Emmanuel Episcopal Church will host its next Soul Supper on Thursday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m., featuring public defender Peter Dickson in a conversation about Kingian Nonviolence as a way of life. The program begins at 6:45 p.m. and will conclude by 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and an RSVP is appreciated. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located at 5 Bryant Street, Wakefield.

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Dickson’s talk will explore one of the core tenets of Kingian Nonviolence: that nonviolence is not merely a tactic of protest, but a way of life — woven into vocation, faith, and every human encounter. As a public defender, Dickson sees his daily work in the criminal legal system as a direct intervention against state violence and mass incarceration, pursued one client at a time, and rooted in the conviction that every person carries inherent dignity.

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The Rev. Brett R. Johnson, Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, sees the evening as particularly timely. “In a time when violence — in all its forms — feels ever more present in our public life, the teachings of Dr. King remind us that another way is possible,” said Johnson. “Peter Dickson’s work and witness offer us a powerful example of what it looks like to live that way every day. I hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a rich and timely conversation.”'

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Participants will be invited to reflect on how they define violence in their own contexts and to engage in open conversation about developing nonviolent strategies to confront interpersonal, systemic, and structural violence. The hope is that attendees will leave with a clearer vision of what enacting nonviolence looks like in their own communities and daily lives.

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All are welcome. To RSVP or for more information, contact Lisa Ventura at lventura@emmanuelwakefield.org or 781.245.1374