Michael Norice: How We All Get Free Series

Join us for Iliff’s Pulpit+ Exchange Series, an inspiring series of in-person and virtual gatherings where clergy, lay leaders, activists, scholars, ministers, journalists, and community organizers come together to wrestle with the most pressing questions of our time. Together, we’ll explore powerful stories of hope, healing, and action—each rooted in a shared vision of justice and liberation.

The Art of Your Soul

The term “public theologian” is often used in a narrow fashion. As a muralist, Michael Norice helps to expand the meaning of the term through his artwork. Come prepared to view some of his work and hear how he is not only providing murals for various neighborhoods but also helping community members lift their voices, hopes, and dreams through the art installations.

Mike Norice is a Los Angeles visual artist, muralist, filmmaker, and community builder whose work transforms public space into sites of healing, history, and collective empowerment. Born in Watts during the 1980s—a time marked by poverty, displacement, and the impacts of gang and drug violence—Norice carries the resilience of his early environment into every creative endeavor. What began as a childhood coping mechanism has grown into a lifelong artistic practice spanning more than 40 years.

In 2017, Norice founded Artfully United, a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to revitalizing underserved neighborhoods through community-centered murals. His installations—bearing uplifting messages such as FORGIVENESS, LOVE, HOPE, and BELIEVE—are offered as gifts to the communities that shaped him. Through Artfully United, Norice combines public art, youth engagement, and storytelling to spark pride, ambition, and healing in historically marginalized areas.

5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST): Light meal and connection

5:45 PM: Lecture begins, followed by Q&A and deep discussion

Location: In-person at Iliff or online via livestream. Unable to attend in person? Register to receive the livestream link.

Because change starts in community. This is a space to be challenged and inspired, while meeting others who share your passion for faith-rooted justice, equity, and collective liberation.

Come for one evening or all. Stay for the conversation. Leave with new energy, new insights, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Whether you’re a faith leader, community builder, or someone seeking meaningful connection, this is more than a lecture series—it’s an invitation to be part of a growing network of changemakers committed to building a more just and equitable world.

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