Dear Friends,
I am writing to invite you to a special event at the Jefferson Educational Society on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. in celebration of the life of Rev. Charles Brock.
This event is dedicated to honoring the memory and legacy of one of the Jefferson Educational Society’s founders and the "Godfather" of the JES. Brock Institute interim Director, Dr. Andrew Roth, will lead discussion, and we will all join in to celebrate Rev. Brock through singing songs that he loved.
Rev. Brock's passing in November 2023 left a profound impact on the JES, its supporters, and the Erie regional community. His inspirational message to "work passionately for justice, education, and democracy" continues to resonate deeply.
Throughout his life, Rev. Brock embodied these principles as a teacher, minister, lecturer, leader, and friend. Join us as we reflect on his remarkable contributions and discuss how his legacy will shape the future endeavors of the Jefferson Educational Society.
This event promises to be a meaningful and inspiring occasion, and we would be honored to have you join us. Following the program, we invite you to stay and mingle over drinks and appetizers.
Your presence would mean a great deal to us as we pay tribute to Rev. Brock and his enduring impact on not only the JES, but our community. Please register for the event here.
Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Yours in friendship,
Ferki Ferati, Ed.D.
JES President
Celebrating and Reflecting on a Life Well Served and How the Work Continues: The Rev. Charles Brock
The Rev. Charles Brock, one of the Jefferson Educational Society's founders, left the JES, its supporters, and the Erie regional community with an inspirational thought when he died in November 2023: Work passionately for justice, education, and democracy. Rev. Brock carried these themes through his decades of work as a teacher, minister, lecturer, leader, and friend. Join JES team members as they reflect on Brock's life and accomplishments, and discuss how this legacy will continue.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State Street, Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Parking: lot behind building, State Street, 33rd Street, 32nd Street, French Street
