Press Release
Dignity Project members will present at 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, hosted by the Summerville Area Ministerial Association. The mission of The Dignity Project, a collaboration by the Summerville Police Department and the Summerville community, is being introduced at the beginning of each service.
Jan. 16- Jan. 20, Noon services at the following churches:
Mon. Canaan United Methodist
Presenter: James Young
Tues.: Summerville Presbyterian Church
Presenter: Rev. Rich Robinson, Executive Director, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy
Wed.: Summerville Baptist Church
Presenter: Dr. Hester Young
Thur.: St. John’s Catholics Church
Presenter: Chief Doug Wright, Summerville Police Department
Fri.: New Ashley Baptist Church
“As a member of the Summerville Community, it is a pleasure to be working with the Dignity Project Team. Our work revolves around solidifying a foundation to expand dignity through mutual respect. We understand that where there is a foundation of mutual respect there is a higher probability of understanding and unity. My husband and I are particularly impressed by the level of collaborative transparency and the willingness of this impressive community team to share hard experiences. We then look at ways in which past experiences influence our thoughts and behaviors. The results of our collaborative discussions enable us to encourage an understanding of positive interaction, and subsequently develop community resources relevant to our town.” – Dr. Hester Young, Dignity Project Team Member
