Public Seminar on Francis Grimké

Date

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Time

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Details

Join us at Jammin’ Java (Vienna, VA) for a informative seminar in a relaxed setting. Enjoy a selection of appetizers, good conversation, and hear more from Dr. Drew Martin about Francis Grimké — a prominent Black American minister, theologian, and civil rights leader in Washington, D.C. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Grimké was a co-founder of the NAACP and a vocal critic of racial injustice. Free admission; parking is available in the lot in front of the venue.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• Welcome by Ryan Laughlin, McLean Presbyterian Church
• Presentation by Drew Martin, Covenant Theological Seminary
• Q&A and Conversation with Drew Martin and Irwyn Ince, Reformed Theological Seminary
• Closing Prayer with James Dickson, Covenant Theological Seminary

We’re excited to host Dr. Drew Martin from Covenant Theological Seminary during the weekend of January 17–18; view full schedule and speaker bio.

Location

Jammin' Java
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180