Class: Tell Me the Truth About Racism

As a part of our call to radical hospitality and to holy humility, we invite all members of the community to practice unlearning racism with us.

Our Christian tradition provides a strong foundation to better understand how racism draws us from the heart of God. Each Wednesday in Lent, gather to hear a story about the history of racism and its effects, and then reflect on the story in conversation, meditation, and creative response. We especially encourage parents whose children will be experiencing the same stories on Sunday mornings in Godly Play to join us.

Founders Jennifer Holt Enriquez and the Rev’d Will Bouvel describe their work as follows:

We believe that framing racism in the context of our faith offers a powerful value system to ground an otherwise difficult discussion. Our approach defines racism as ‘The lie in our world that some people are better than others based on the color of their skin.’ Because of the Truth we know from God—that all people are equally children of God—we can clearly frame racism as a lie about our identity.

We will enter this work trusting in the wisdom of those who have come before us and in the Holy Spirit to guide us in this process.

(In person only; led by Canons Charissa Simmons & Liz Harlan-Ferlo.)

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About the leaders:

Canon for Intergenerational Ministry Charissa Simmons is a long-time practitioner and trainer of Godly Play. She facilitates Trinity’s family ministries.

Canon for Spirituality Education Liz Harlan-Ferlo previously served as a school chaplain, where she helped to design intercultural skill-building curriculum for adults and children and supported student groups taking leadership around culture, race, and gender issues. She is trained in Theater for Community and Conflict and has both participated in and facilitated sessions in anti-racism for white folks.