Dismantling Racism:  An Introductory Workshop

The term "racism" has been in the news, especially in connection with the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Gardner. In the media, we hear many definitions of "racism", and it has been suggested that we live in a "post-racist society." Current events have demonstrated that racist systems still oppress men, women, and children in our nation.

What does this term actually mean? And... what can be done?

You are invited to participate in a half-day workshop to explore racism as a systemic, institutional problem of power that goes beyond personal prejudice. The workshop fosters awareness of structural racism that can move us toward a deeper understanding that all people are members of God's family and a willingness to work toward dismantling racism.

Join us for Dismantling Racism: An Introductory Workshop sponsored by the Racial & Ethnic Mission Strategies Discipling Team of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the ELCA on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church in El Sobrante.  

Register below! The cost is $20.00 per person, with lunch provided.

For program questions, contact Pastor Deborah Butler at revdeb.hlc@gmail.com or call 510-222-6394. For registration questions, contact Laurie@spselca.org or call 650-590-0980.

 

Revelation presents us with a beautiful picture of a redeemed people. "After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb..." (Rev. 7:9)  We are not there yet. The sin of racism and the reality of white priviledge still separates us. But we are a redeemed people, a forgiven people. This is what makes it possible for us to do the difficult work of facing racism and doing something about it.  ---  ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

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