To The Ezekiel Project
We are an interfaith interracial, congregation-centered organization that addresses social justice issues and moves for systemic change within the Great Lakes Bay Region. We are led by a board with clergy and lay representatives from our member congregations. We are a part of the Gamaliel Network, a network of community organizing projects which connects Ezekiel to similar organizations across the nation. The Network provides training, program assistance, and professional development.
~Zeke of the Week~
The 'Zeke of the Week' title is appointed to those who have shown exemplary character and commitment in their community.
The Ezekiel Project is committed to positive change and promotes other leaders who reflects these values. We like to share these leaders with our Zeke family and friends whether they be organizers, volunteers, or everyday citizens making a difference in their own way!
Our Zeke of the Week is ...
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Nicholas HerdNicholas grew up in Saginaw and went to SASA, focusing on language arts. He was always a big fan of storytelling and would film family events or his friends in the backyard. After high school Herd traveled New York University and majored in film, discovering yoga his junior year. There was a lot of stress going on and with the change in cities, you have to deal with some different rhythms, but yoga helped him slow things down.
“There was a big, burly guy as the teacher, which I thought was cool. I never thought I would feel comfortable doing yoga, but it seemed here was this guy who was leading it. So, I was like, ok, I can tap into this.” In yoga, you have the physical aspect, which of course was helpful, but the mental thing was even crazier. He liked the sense of calm and peace it gave him. It even brought productivity to all the other things he was doing. Eventually, it became a lifestyle for him, and then became a job when he took yoga teacher training in 2014. He fell in love with it and he started to see that there were more people who could benefit from it in their lives. He also didn't see himself represented demographically in the space at all, both from a student or teacher perspective. “The classes were mostly women, and I was one of the only Black people there. I started teaching right away. The place where I started teaching is one of the largest, if not the largest donation-based studios.” |
Ezekiel Monthly Meetings:
Zeke Leadership Assembly will be held every 3rd Thursday from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm on Zoom until further notice
* if you do not receive our emails and wish to attend this meeting please fill out the quick questionnaire on the Contact page or email us at ezekielinformation@gmail.com to be added to the list
Upcoming Events:
All other events have been canceled or postponed until further notice.
For more information/updates please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheEzekielProjectSaginaw
Upcoming Events:
- New Years Day - Jan 1st, 2022
- Staff Return to Office - Jan 3rd, 2022
- Faith Leaders Table - Virtual Monthly Meeting - Jan. 5th, 2022, 10 am - 11:30 am
- Rising of the Phoenix: Community Networking - Jan. 7th, 2022, 8 am - 10 am
- Healthy & Healing Schools for All: Launch Party -Jan. 17th, 2022, 3 pm - 5 pm
All other events have been canceled or postponed until further notice.
For more information/updates please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheEzekielProjectSaginaw
