A Conversation on Race will return in the future. After a presentation about race, racism, and anti-racism, an open discussion and time for questions and stories will follow. The aim is to support, learn, pray, and influence as the church steps out in peace with justice in our nation.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85331306620pwd=b3QxM25rdUJXQW50clZnelo2Z28rdz09 Meeting ID: 853 3130 6620; Password: 901597
Here are additional resources you may consider watching or reading.
- Where were they radicalized? No answer is complete without addressing evangelical churches and schooling
- Trump’s election support from evangelicals shows we’re the biggest obstacle to racial justice
- Ralph D. West, Houston pastor, cuts ties to Southern Baptists over critical race theory rejection
- More US churches commit to racism-linked reparations
- Conversations about Racism and The UMC. A book discussion about I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist. This conversation included topics such as What Has Racism Cost the Church?; Intersections of Race, Gender, and LGBTQIA+ Identity; and Ministry and Racism. Click here to view the replay. “This is a powerful, deeply felt and animated conversation by the panelists who speak from their personal experiences and strong conviction. I highly recommend that you listen and read the book.” Verna Colliver
- Three articles on Critical Race Theory:
- https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/december/southern-baptist-critical-race-theory-debate-crt-seminary-s.html
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/southern-baptist-critical-race-theory_n_5fc81c12c5b66bc574672b8
- https://sojo.net/articles/bad-theology-not-sociology
- Hillside College Online Symposium: Race in America: History and Controversies
- EPAUMC: Whites Confronting Racism
- Video: “Bishops United Against Racism“
- Video: Vital Conversations on Racism with Dr. Robin DiAngelo
- EPA UMC: NEJ Bishops’ Statement on Racism
- Black Methodists for Church Renewal Group: Black Forum Call to Action
- TED Talks: Ibram X. Kendi: How to build an antiracist world Video: Dismantling Racism
- Council of Bishops statement on the Scourge of Racism: //www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/files/websites/www/pdfs/cob+statement+on+racism+-+june+8+final.pdf