Puzzled Project and Hope, Lake Nona
by Rev. Dr. Nancy Graham Ogne, Pastor, Hope Presbyterian, Lake Nona
Hope Presbyterian at Lake Nona joined organizations around the area to participate in the Central Florida “All We Puzzled Project” – an effort to bring unity among diverse peoples. Hope completed a shared jigsaw puzzle over a 1-month period, concluding at a Puzzle & Game Night recently at Brewlando.
Created by poet, author, and historian Valada Flewellyn, a member of Washington Shores Presbyterian, All We Puzzled marks a series of exhibits curated from puzzles, information, and artifacts that celebrate African American history.
Mrs. Flewellyn, an advocate for teaching African American history since she was 13 years old, noted her puzzlement over the continued controversy of teaching it -- more than five decades later. She said she realized that others share her confusion or face other issues that baffle them. She envisioned the project as a way to bring people together while reminding participants that our many pieces form a whole and that every piece matters.
A program to formally launch and celebrate the All We Puzzled Project and the Puzzled Peace exhibits will take place at the Eatonville Library on Saturday 8/3 at 2:30 pm. Mrs. Flewellyn invites everyone to come “as we ponder our questions, share our puzzles and meet others who are ‘Puzzled.’” The kickoff will involve time to meet, talk, show, and tell stories.
Exhibits will be on display at locations around Central Florida beginning Tuesday 9/3.
To see the video Mrs. Flewellyn prepared at Hope’s invitation, click here.
Created by poet, author, and historian Valada Flewellyn, a member of Washington Shores Presbyterian, All We Puzzled marks a series of exhibits curated from puzzles, information, and artifacts that celebrate African American history.
Mrs. Flewellyn, an advocate for teaching African American history since she was 13 years old, noted her puzzlement over the continued controversy of teaching it -- more than five decades later. She said she realized that others share her confusion or face other issues that baffle them. She envisioned the project as a way to bring people together while reminding participants that our many pieces form a whole and that every piece matters.
A program to formally launch and celebrate the All We Puzzled Project and the Puzzled Peace exhibits will take place at the Eatonville Library on Saturday 8/3 at 2:30 pm. Mrs. Flewellyn invites everyone to come “as we ponder our questions, share our puzzles and meet others who are ‘Puzzled.’” The kickoff will involve time to meet, talk, show, and tell stories.
Exhibits will be on display at locations around Central Florida beginning Tuesday 9/3.
To see the video Mrs. Flewellyn prepared at Hope’s invitation, click here.