What is MLK’s ”Beloved Community?” II

Rev. Erwin Lopez and Alice Williams continue the discussion on MLK's Beloved Community.

About the Speakers:

Rev. Erwin Lopez comes from a diverse background. He was born in Venezuela, his father is from Guatemala, his stepmother is from the Philippines and his half-brothers are from Spain. He graduated from Florida International University in Miami with degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology. After his undergraduate studies he worked as a substance abuse counselor. He later pursued his Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School focusing on liberation theology and the theology of MLK. He also helped build the Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School, a resource center for students, pastors, and congregations to help support their efforts within the Latinx community in the US. He has served in numerous pastoral roles in Latino, African American, multicultural, and white churches. Currently, he is serving an inclusive, anti-racist ministry at the University of Central Florida. He is also a facilitator for the FLUMC Beloved Community specializing in awareness.

Alice Williams is the Florida Conference Co-Lay Leader and the co-convener of the Beloved Community. She is the president of Williams Consulting of Florida and serves as Flotilla Staff Officer – Public Affairs in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. She is dedicated to supporting faith-based and nonprofit organizations in achieving their mission through human resource and leadership development consulting. A lifelong Methodist, Williams has served on the Bishop’s Strategic Leadership Team, as a member of the East Central District Committee on Ordained Ministry, and member of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Business Administration from Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business