Jubilee Institute

The Jubilee Institute serves as the administrative arm of the Beloved Community Center and as a vehicle for building the capacity of the organization and the larger movement. In its administrative capacity, the Institute is responsible for the fiscal management of the affairs of the BCC; assists in communication from the Board and the Coordinating Committee to the remainder of the organization; makes available office equipment and meeting space to the Working Groups and the remainder of the organization; and continues to evolve necessary policies and procedures in accordance with developing needs of BCC. Through the Institute the BCC is able to serve as fiscal agent for partner organizations. The Institute also supports the BCC's fundraising. The organization is increasing its focus on developing a broad base of funding that comes primarily from those who are involved in building a beloved community. We recognize that money is often the instrument of control and/or the destruction of progressive social movements and we are working to develop a beloved community approach to raising money.

For more information on the BCC's Jubilee Institute Working Group, please contact Joyce Johnson.

Recent News & Views:

by Nancy McLaughlin

by Rev. Nelson Johnson

by Rev. Nelson Johnson

Photo Galleries:

photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on Apr. 11, 2008 — Apr. 12, 2008

The Beloved Community Center staff, board, and some volunteers went to Dudley Inn in Kernersville for a weekend of retreat, deepening our relationships to one another and our commitment to the work. During the course of our day and a half retreat, over 35 board members, staff members, volunteers, and community partners joined our circle of discussion. We truly had an intergenerational gathering, from 16 year old teens to almost 80 year old seniors. Everybody's contribution was so meaningful and so important, including written reports, rich working group discussions, spiritual practices, sharing personal stories, poetry, music and priceless bonding and fellowship.

photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on Oct. 10, 2007

The BCC joined hundreds of others in supporting and participating in the NAACP State Conference in Wilmington, NC.