Rev. John Edgar: ‘A Front Porch for All People’

Rev. John Edgar from Columbus leads a joint seminar with the Education Pillar based on his book A Front Porch for All People on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Orchestra Hall. Edgar will also host a book signing at Lakeside Women’s Club Green Gables (161 Walnut Ave.) on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. This seminar is supported by Susan Eisenman and Margaret Malone.

Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.
“A Front Porch for all People, Part 1”
This seminar will share the amazing and inspiring story of how a Free Store and Food Pantry grew into a congregation that transformed the life of a community, and now provides direct services for over 35,000 people each year.

Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
“A Front Porch for all People, Part 2”
This seminar will share the amazing and inspiring story of how a Free Store and Food Pantry grew into a congregation that transformed the life of a community, and now provides direct services for over 35,000 people each year.
The Rev. John Edgar spent more than two decades working through his Community Development for All People to help impoverished people on Columbus’ South Side find food, clothing and decent and affordable housing.