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Anti-Racism in the Renewing of Christian Worship
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/anti-racism-in-the-renewing-of-christian-worship-2020
A statement of lament and recommitment following the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. Portions could be used for public worship. Included is a list of links to resources on anti-racism, reconciliation, and cultural competency.
U.S. Bishops Adopt New Anti-racism Letter, First in Almost 40 Years
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/11/14/us-bishops-adopt-new-anti-racism-letter-first-almost-40-years
This article reflects upon news that the U.S. Catholic bishops voted to accept the first pastoral letter against racism in almost 40 years.
How Can White Christians Talk Faithfully about Racism?
https://www.faithandleadership.com/carolyn-b-helsel-how-can-white-christians-talk-faithfully-about-racism
White people may feel shame and guilt about racism, which often halts the conversation, says Carolyn B. Helsel. In this interview, Helsel talks about moving beyond the guilt and shame, to making those conversations more grace-filled.
VBS Programs Address Racism, Pandemic in Virtual Setting
http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/vbs-programs-address-racism-pandemic-in-virtual-setting
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, children's ministers have developed innovative ways to connect with children and grow disciples. This VBS resource offers a full curriculum and program to address both COVID-19 and racism.
An Unexpected Encounter: Putting My Anti-Racism Training to Work
http://day1.org/3888-an_unexpected_encounter_putting_my_antiracism_training_to_work_
A personal encounter with a stranger prompted the author of this blog to reflect on how God provides opportunities to put our faith into practice so that our confession is proven by our works.
Being Unequivocal
https://earthandaltarmag.com/posts/im-still-in-lent-on-ash-wednesday-and-being-unequivocal
This essay specifically addresses white Christians entering into anti-racism work (including the author). The essay is the result of interaction with Black people via social media, willing to share wisdom born out of their emotional labor.
A Letter to My Predominantly White Congregation
https://earthandaltarmag.com/posts/evr7q9scq5qcxzau7n16u0fr6vbcjh
Racism is a sin. Oppression isn't of God. Injustice cannot be allowed to survive. Our entire belief system is predicated on worshipping a loving, liberating, life-giving God who came to Earth to reconcile humanity to himself.
The Cancer of Racism amid COVID-19
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-cancer-racism/
In response to data that shows 3 in 10 American blaming Chinese people for the COVID-19 pandemic, this article implores the Christian church to show gospel-centered love in the stand against racism and hate crimes.
Christian Witness in a Time of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
https://www.missioalliance.org/christian-witness-time-anti-muslim-rhetoric/
This article highlights themes of racism, witness, and unity by encouraging Christians to be effective gospel witnesses by working against ignorance, working for peace, supporting missionaries on the ground, and staying true to the gospel message.
Taking Responsibility for Racism
https://www.faithandleadership.com/drew-gi-hart-changing-way-church-views-racism
An interview with Drew G. I. Hart about addressing racism in and through the Church. Christians need to adopt a more complex understanding of how race shapes our communities, and we need to "recover" Jesus.
Christian Talk about the Sin of Racism
http://day1.org/7689-will_willimon_christian_talk_about_the_sin_of_racism
In an excerpt from his book "Who Lynched Willie Earle," William Willimon shares the importance of continual preaching on the sin of racism.
Anti-Incarceration Day
http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=170
A sermon starter and commentary by Lance Watson on Luke 5:27-32 for an Anti-Incarceration Day service in the African American Lectionary.
Anti-Domestic Violence Day
http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupCulturalAid.asp?LRID=275
An article on Anti-Domestic Violence Day in the African American Lectionary. Rodney A. Thomas, Jr. helps us understand the problem of domestic violence among African American families and offers worship ideas to fight against violence.
When Local Churches Learn and Worship Together
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/when-local-churches-learn-and-worship-together
This article by Joan Huyser-Honig discusses how four congregations discovered that planning worship, learning, and reflecting together helped them be better witnesses to their neighborhood. This process included lamenting racism, loving neighbors, and patience.
Giving Up the Ghost, Part I: God
https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/6261/giving-up-the-ghost-part-i-god
Revealing how the beneficiaries of white privilege distract us from the margins that God desires to reveal to us, Kenneth J. Pruitt's article references #BlackLivesMatter in calling on Christians to participate in prayerful action against racism.
Racism Makes a Criminal Justice System Reform Impossible
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2018/05/17/racism-makes-criminal-justice-system-reform-impossible
The intransigence of racial discrimination and the effects of white privilege in our criminal justice system mirrors its ubiquitousness in U.S. society, but we can make progress in exposing and rooting out overt and subconscious discrimination.
Millennials and the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2017/01/13/millennials-legacy-martin-luther-king-jr/34122/
This video interview examines the evolution of anti-racism efforts over the last fifty years, the role of faith in this process of change, and how young people experience social justice movements.
Why Christians Are Incapable of Racial Healing
https://www.missioalliance.org/confession-evasion-christians-incapable-racial-healing/
Reflecting on several scriptures, Sean Palmer discusses the stark reality of racism in the church. Also included is a litany of "Confession in response to violence in Charlottesville by Mike Yager and Andrew Hill.
Liturgical Language
https://www.workingpreacher.org/videos/preaching-moment-309-anthony-bailey-on-liturgical-language
A video from an anti-racism and cultural competency trainer: Liturgical language can be misheard or misunderstood. Therefore, the community must seek to collectively consider the language we use to worship more fully.
What Shall We Do with Law and Order?
http://collections.carli.illinois.edu:80/cdm/ref/collection/uni_sermons/id/4063
Sermon notes on Galatians 2:15-21 from the Arthur Landwehr Sermon Collection. The oppression of racism confronts us with our failures. We must look to the gospel of justification by faith for hope.