Episode 93: with Revd Charmaine Mhlanga for Sunday 2nd July

This week on Politics in the Pulpit, Ali is chatting to Rev. Charmaine Mhlanga.

Charmaine is serving as a Newly Accredited Baptist Minister at Sundon Park Baptist Church in Luton. Charmaine is a Student Governor at Spurgeons College. Charmaine holds a Master’s Degree in Christian Thought and Practice, Professional Ministry and Practice, a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care and various other qualifications and experience in the field of health and social care. Charmaine is part of the Baptist Union Racial Justice Hub and Churches Together Luton Racial Commission. Charmaine is part of EQUIP, a course aimed at EQUIPPING 18-30 year olds to lead with confidence and humility in GOD’s church. Charmaine has interests and involvement with matters of racial equality and justice; immigration and asylum; quality control and quality assurance; leadership, science and technology; mentoring, coaching and training. Charmaine is an active member of a Zimbabwe Community Group in Luton. As a mother, Charmaine is passionate about helping eradicate holiday hunger and volunteers for the Breakfast Battery Box, which is a group of local Luton residents, helping individuals and families to access breakfast parcels during school holidays. Charmaine enjoys reading, art, music, bird watching, scenic walks and cooking.

They discuss the lectionary readings for Sunday 2nd July:
Jeremiah 28: 5-9

Romans 6: 12-23

Matthew 10: 40-42

Psalm 89: 1-4, 15-18

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