Racial Justice Archives

September edition of Facing Racism explores The Doctrine of Discovery

Posted September 19th, 2017

Calling on congregations to offer an educational event exploring The Doctrine of Discovery, the September edition of Facing Racism from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) asks participants to consider the history of exploitation of Indigenous Peoples in the United States.

At odds with the church… Yet we love the church

Posted August 30th, 2017

The chapel of the Presbyterian Center was filled with voices singing the hymn of praise “God the Creator” in observance of Native American Day at the Presbyterian Center today. The chorus of the hymn reminds us the “we’re brothers and sister in God’s love” in spite of our differences.

Peace and Global Witness Offering invites support for Freedom Rising

Posted August 25th, 2017

The 2017 Peace & Global Witness Offering includes an opportunity for congregations and mid-councils to join a church-wide effort “to address and improve the worsening plight of the African-American male.”

Se crea un ambiente para el desarrollo de las mujeres de color

Posted August 22nd, 2017

Las mujeres presbiterianas de todo el país se reunieron en Daytona Beach, Florida en el estudio, la oración, la comunidad y la adoración mientras celebraban la Consulta con las Mujeres de Color 2017.

Creating an environment for women of color to thrive

Posted August 21st, 2017

Presbyterian women from across the country gathered in Daytona Beach, Florida in study, prayer, community and worship as they celebrated the 2017 Women of Color Consultation

Resources for congregations and pastors to stand against racism, white supremacy

Posted August 17th, 2017

Confession of Belhar, Facing Racism and other resources inspire Presbyterians to speak out during worship services against racist, neo-Nazi and white supremacist actions in Charlottesville.

Presbyterian churches in St. Louis confront, engage in work of racial justice

Posted August 16th, 2017

Three years after the fatal shooting of black teenager Michael Brown by a white police officer, churches in the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery continue to learn about the complex issues of race and reconciliation, as they work for racial justice in their communities.

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