Tuesdays, Sept.13th, Oct. 11th and Nov. 29th, 6-8pm, Fellowship Hall

In lieu of the tragic events of this past summer between law enforcement and men of color in our nation, Revs. Jim McKinley, Judy Long, and Michael Carter believe it is time to have an in-depth conversation about race and racism in our nation. We will not solve the entire problem, but we can contribute to a sense of looking the problem in the eye and not blinking. This is tough stuff. With that said, we have scheduled a series of meetings to address the topic, and if more discussion is needed, we’ll make more available.

Through the use of films and conversation, we will attempt to:

  1. Come to an analysis and a consensus as to what a working definition of “Racism” is.
  2. Create a safe space for all to be vulnerable and to speak their minds. We will begin to take a look at what our own individual growing edges are regarding how we contribute to the climate of racism and fear. Remember that our 7th principle is to respect the interdependent web of all existence of which we are all a part. In short, we’re all part of the problem and the solution.
  3. Consider some next steps as to what we can do as a free religious community and individually to meet the challenge of racism in our daily lives. The goal is to focus on what is “doable” and realistic. We are in this for the long haul.

During times such as these, many of us immediately ask what it is that we can “do” to combat this thing called racism. That concern is a good thing. Yet we are human beings and not human “doings” and perhaps we can begin to work with our own inner landscapes so as to make the outer work that we do in our community more compassionate, more understanding and more effective. These conversations are open to the public so bring a friend if you are so moved.

 If you wish to attend, email the office or call 693-3157. Join us.