Following the teachings of Jesus and believing in the power of Love, we work to dismantle systemic racism and to advocate for racial equity in our congregation and the community.
If you are interested in joining with RJT in our work, please call Dorri Sherrill at 828-691-5554. All are welcome!
It’s time for Congregational Conversations (about stuff that matters)
In the coming week, the Racial Justice Team (RJT) is hosting conversations on three different dates and times to reflect on our experiences of “Growing Up White.” Please join us to consider such things as:
· When and how did you first realize you are white? · In what ways were you involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s? · Are these kinds of questions hard to discuss? Why or why not?
The dates and times for these conversations are: · Monday, 11/15, 6:30pm on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85160844351 Meeting ID: 851 6084 4351 Passcode: See the 11/12/21 newsletter
Saturday, 11/20, 10:00am on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84785260306 Meeting ID: 847 8526 0306 Passcode: See the 11/12/21 newsletter · Sunday, 11/21, 12:00N after worship in E101
Each gathering will consider the same questions so there is no need to attend all three sessions. Please choose the one most convenient for you and be part of a sharing time that will be open to all, free of judgment, and as safe as we can make it. As we continue to explore more about living into an anti-racist culture, let’s reflect together on our individual journeys. We have much to learn from each other!