the story of
SHALL WE GATHEr
First showing:
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2PM
Cole Cinema,
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Campus Center
Admission free of charge; reservations are strongly encouraged.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD - founded 1638
During the winter and spring of 2025, members of two historic Southern Maryland communities – one traditionally Black, the other traditionally White – came together for the first time to share stories, seek mutual understanding, extend the hand of reconciliation and friendship, and express their hopes for the future.
“Shall We Gather,” a professional video about these gatherings shot in Valley Lee, Maryland, includes historical documentary, storytelling, and musical arts elements. Directed by Emmy-nominated Naeem Cobb of Forever Media, it tells the story of Bethesda United Methodist and St. George’s Episcopal, two historic churches in Valley Lee, and how their stories echo throughout society in Southern Maryland and our nation today. Eliza Garth is the Executive Producer.