Book Launch and Panel for “Howard Thurman: Reflections on a Luminous Life”

This event is a book launch and panel on Howard Thurman. Adjunct faculty member Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung has edited a new book titled Howard Thurman: Reflections on a Luminous Life, out in September 2026, written by his protege James Earl Massey.

This biography and assessment of Thurman’s thought was originally written in the 1970s. Howard Thurman was an active participant with author Massey in the content. The book was never published. Now, 50 years later, the book is available to the public with additional editorial commentary by Dr. DeYoung.

This launch event for the book includes a panel discussion on the importance of Howard Thurman for today. Panelists are:

• United adjunct faculty member and DMin alum Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms (’26);
• Founding Pastor of New City Church Rev. Tyler Ho-Yin Sit;
• and Associate Pastor for Justice and Mission at Westminster Presbyterian Church Rev. Alanna Simone Tyler.

Books will be available for sale at the event at a discounted price.