Rev. Eric Jackson, minister of Eliot Church, will speak in Cabot Park Village’s Black History Lecture Series on Thursday, June 18 at 1:30PM in the Community Room of Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville).
Rev. Jackson was called as the Sixteenth Senior Minister of Eliot Church in Newton Corner on September 15, 2024 and began his service on November 24, 2024. As a Pastor who believes deeply in meeting people where they are on their spiritual journey, Eric has helped create spaces where both lifelong believers and spiritual seekers can explore faith authentically and grow in their assurance.
Rev. Jackson brings both heart and mind to his spiritual leadership, holding a B.A. in Political Science from the City College of New York, a Master of Divinity from Drew University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Hartford Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in African American preaching and social rhetoric at Christian Theological Seminary, with a deep interest in the Biblical Interpretation and rhetoric of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
His leadership extends throughout the denomination and the community. He serves on the National Board of Directors of the United Church of Christ, where he sits on the Finance and Budget Committee and the General Synod Planning Committee. His community leadership includes serving three terms as Branch President of local NAACP branches.