Barbara Lee Lecture Series featuring Pastor Tony Lowden

"Restorative Justice, Restoring Community Power"

The first and only Black pastor of a U.S. president, President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter.

National leader in restorative justice and criminal justice reform.

Pastor Tony Lowden, a national leader in restorative justice and criminal justice reform, has led many campaigns and movements dedicated to healing and community empowerment. Pastor Lowden’s work focuses on the simultaneous transformation of individuals and communities. Democracy requires a consistent transformation in all areas of our lives. He has served two US presidents and the State of Georgia in the creation of servant leadership models.

Congresswoman Lee regularly invited Members of Congress to the Sunday School lessons taught by President Carter and Pastor Tony Lowden at Maranatha Baptist Church, President Carter's home church. Pictured here, from left Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA), Rep. Ro Khanna (CA), Rep. Barbara Lee (CA), Pastor Tony Lowden, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX), Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA), Plains, Georgia.

Congresswoman Lee with President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA) at the President and First Lady's home church, Maranatha Baptist Church

Congresswoman Lee with Pastor Tony Lowden following a Sunday Service and Sunday School with President Jimmy Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church

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