rhe Wote A staged reading An original play by Stephen Yelon based on actual events in 1954. Before Truman Morrison became the founding pastor of Edgewood United Church in East Lansing, he was Minister to an all White church in a Chicago suburb. In attempting to integrate the church, he discovers that powerful religious principles come into direct conflict with deeply rooted prejudice, fear and greed. Directed by Jane Falion. Assistant Director Stan Gill. Performed by local artists. ‘The event is sponsored by The Truman Morrison Lecture Series of Hdgewood UCC Church. This series honors the legacy of Truman Morrison, the founding pastor of Edgewood, Church in 1986 and his passionate commitment to social justice issues. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at '7:002m Refreshments will be served at intermission. In the Social Hall of Edgewood Church 469 N Hagadorn Road East Lansing 48823It’s 1954. In Maywood, Illinois. a suburb of Chicago, a young pastor and his wife plan to integrate an all White church. How will powerful religious principles match up against group pressure fueled by prejudice and greed? On Saturday, October lst, come hear the dramatic true story of Truman Morrison and his wife, Eleanor, as they try to bring justice and equality to their small corner of the country... in a staged play-reading by local artists in the Social Hall of Edgewood Church. The Vote by Stephen Yelon