Written on cassette: SIDE 1: Aug. 9, '81 - Central. Choral Ensemble.

This audio recording features a worship service on August 9, 1981 at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This audio recording features choral ensemble performances, scripture readings, and a sermon by Joseph E. Lowery (at 00:20:42). In his sermon, Lowery speaks about the difficulties and advantages of forgiveness. Lowery emphasizes making things right with one another rather than seeking revenge so that both people receive redemption. He states that carrying grudges and hatred is poisonousness, prevents growth, and promotes negativity. This audio recording concludes with the singing of "One More Time".The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection