As a white pastor in a predominately white suburb, Moses felt a responsibility to speak up about injustices.
"It is the job of the white clergy, of white folks, however, you want to define that, to stand up and speak with your privileges," Moses said.
Back in September 2020, vandals damaged Black Lives Matter signs and set fire to a church sign that included a show of support for the LGBTQ community. "Down in Englewood on the South Side, saying Black Lives Matter, that is not too controversial. Saying it here got us attacked," he said.Despite those challenges, Hope Presbyterian never wavered from its mission of supporting social justice causes and building bridges between people of different backgrounds.With his kids off to college out of state, Moses knew it was time for a change after 20 years in Wheaton.Moses prays that Hope will continue to be a voice for good in Wheaton.
"I hope that they continue to grow that they have lived into. I hope that they rise to the occasion,' he said. Moses will deliver his final sermon at Hope Presbyterian on August 21. He hasn't decided what his parting words will be to the congregation.
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