race, reconciliation and social justice
Resources on Racial Justice
We are broken as a nation. The sins of racism, social injustice, and an economic system that benefits some by suppressing others continue to have grave consequences for so many people. They have led those who are most deeply affected to act out of intense feelings of frustration, fear, anger, and desperation. They have kept others from being their best selves. And, these sins continue to stand in the way of God’s true intention for a world in which everyone is seen as a child of God and treated with justice, respect, and most of all, love. So, in the midst of all that is going on, what can we do as people of faith? How can we make a difference?
First, we can pray. Second, we can listen and learn. Finally, we can act. Below, we have gathered a number of resources that can help us all learn and identify ways that we can be allies for our brothers and sisters of color. We hope these are helpful for you as we, as the community of faith called Christ Church, do everything we can to build and to model the kind of community our world so desperately needs.
RESOURCES
Resources from NC Council of Churches
United Methodist Church United Against Racism
Anti-racism Resources for White People
Upper Room Resources: The Spiritual Work of Overcoming Racism
The WNC UMC Justice and Reconciliation Team Resources on #Diversity Not Equity: Newsletter • Facebook
Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo • Download Discussion Guide
General Commission on Race & Religion Resources
United Methodist Church Metro District Sights & Sounds Podcast – Three-Part Series on Leading Through Uncharted Territories: Race & Racism in America
75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice
United Methodist Women Racial Justice Tools for Leaders
Ten Lessons for Talking about Race, Racism & Racial Justice
United Methodist Church Resources on Religion & Race
For Children & Families