On what would have been Brother Charles Riley's 52nd birthday, Minister Lawrance Evans praised him for his intelligence and insight on the benefits of First Community Interfaith Institute. He performed his responsibilities more on a member basis than a supporter. He never applied to be a member. He realized early on during his almost 20 year affiliation with the Institute that time is more important than money. A quiet warrior who was a devoted volunteer tutor, he is credited for two of our current fundraisers: our penny drive and our bottle campaign.
Doology is the discipline practiced at the only teaching church/spiritual and cultural organization in Rochester, NY, known as First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. Minister Lawrance Lee Evans is the National Minister of First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. and he came up with the idea of Doology as a teenager. Minister Evans went on to establish the Institute in 1970. In Doology, we are taught that positive action in your community or organization is valued more than just complaining.