THE INSPIRATION: REV. HOWARD THURMAN
INNER HEALING. COLLECTIVE LIBERATION
Rev. Howard Thurman (1899- 1981) was a visionary leader, theologian, and spiritual mentor whose profound teachings shaped the Civil Rights Movement and continue to inspire us today. As a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurman introduced a deeply personal and transformative approach to justice, emphasizing nonviolence, inner healing, and the essential dignity of every individual.
Thurman believed that true societal transformation begins with personal restoration—that each person has a role in advocating for their own wholeness and well-being.
Inspired by the legacy of Thurman and other luminaries like Dr. Emilie M. Townes and Dr. Monica A. Coleman, COMMONUNITY seeks to shift the paradigm. We nurture holistic well-being, knowing that when individuals thrive, communities flourish. Together, we embody Thurman’s belief that healing, love, and justice are the foundations for a more connected and compassionate world.
"Wherever there is love between men, there is a tiny bit of healing in the brokenness of the world."
THE COUNCIL OF STEWARDS
DR. CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES
DR. CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES
DR. CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES
REV. DR. KEVIN K. ROSS
DR. CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES
DR. CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES
REV. SANDRA CAMPBELL
DR. CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES
REV. SANDRA CAMPBELL
REV. TEMPLE HAYES
DR. CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES
REV. SANDRA CAMPBELL
REV. PEDRO SILVA
PASTORS GREG & YOLANDA STAMPER
REV. AUGUST GOLD
REV. AUGUST GOLD
PASTORS GREG & YOLANDA STAMPER
REV. AUGUST GOLD
PASTORS GREG & YOLANDA STAMPER
PASTORS GREG & YOLANDA STAMPER
PASTORS GREG & YOLANDA STAMPER
REV. RUTH LITTLEJOHN
PASTORS GREG & YOLANDA STAMPER
PASTORS GREG & YOLANDA STAMPER
MEET THe team of the COLLECTIVE...
REV. DR. NICOLE CHARLES
Founder & Executive Ministerial Officer
Rev. Dr. Nicole Charles is an ordained Interfaith Minister with a Doctor of Ministry in spirituality and health from the New Seminary of Interfaith Studies and a Master’s in Integrative Health from Georgian Court University. And certified as a Health Minister from Wesley Theological Seminary.
With a passion for service, she has taught courses in Leadership for Effective Ministry, Community Health, Integrative Nutrition, and Behavioral Health at institutions as Unity Urban Ministerial School, Institute for Lifelong Learning & Leadership International, City/State University of New York (CUNY/SUNY), Maryland University of Integrative Health, Mercy College, Columbia University, and the College of New Rochelle. Her work emphasizes the Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity, and Mind-Body Medicine Practices, aiming to empower individuals as change-agents in their communities.
Rev. Dr. Charles has held leadership roles in nonprofit and higher education organizations. Her career has spanned esteemed organizations including the United Nations, The Rockefeller Foundation, The National Urban League, and Columbia University to name a few. Her career is marked by a dedication to promoting holistic well-being and social justice.
Through her soul-filled journeys across Africa and the Caribbean, she has delved deep into the rich tapestry of Afro-Spiritual traditions and indigenous natural medicine. She's embraced the beauty within diverse cultures, discovering the shared spiritual beats that unite us all. She upholds and celebrates the essence of community and the powerful mission of serving each other with love and respect.