Racial Justice

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A Time for Burning Study Guide

A Time for Burning Study Guide

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Now Is the Time: A Study Guide for ELCA Declaration to People of African Descent - Webinar

This study guide provides an avenue for the realization, self-examination and accountability the church requires to “apologiz[e] to people of African descent for its complicity in slavery and its enduring legacy of racism in the United States and globally,” in the declaration’s words. | WATCH THE VIDEO

Now Is the Time: A Study Guide for ELCA Declaration to People of African Descent - Webinar

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Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent

Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent

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NOW IS THE TIME: Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent - Study Guide

NOW IS THE TIME: Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent - Study Guide

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NOW IS THE TIME: Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent - Participant Materials

NOW IS THE TIME: Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent - Participant Materials

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Strategy Toward Authentic Diversity Booklet

How Strategic and Authentic is Our Diversity: A Call for Confession, Reflection, and Healing Action

Strategy Toward Authentic Diversity Booklet

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Rostered Women of Color

Gods Faithfulness on the Journey

Rostered Women of Color

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Understanding and Dismantling Racism

The Twenty-First Century Challenge to White America

Understanding and Dismantling Racism

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One Body Many Members Part 1

This resource is designed to he equip congregations to reach out and fully welcome persons, whose race, culture and class is different from their own.

One Body Many Members Part 1

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One Body Many Members Part 2

This resource is designed to he equip congregations to reach out and fully welcome persons, whose race, culture and class is different from their own.

One Body Many Members Part 2

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One Body Many Members Part 3

This resource is designed to he equip congregations to reach out and fully welcome persons, whose race, culture and class is different from their own.

One Body Many Members Part 3

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Troubling the waters Leader’s guide 2018

 

Troubling the waters Leader’s guide 2018

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Troubling the waters Participant’s guide 2018

 

Troubling the waters Participant’s guide 2018

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Troubling the waters: Full binder

 

Troubling the waters: Full binder

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Assessment Report of Synod Anti Racism Teams

This report represents the ELCA's commitment to address institutional racism.

Assessment Report of Synod Anti Racism Teams

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ELCA Racial Justice Resources

List of ELCA resources.

ELCA Racial Justice Resources

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ELCA Racial Justice Working Definitions

Racial Justice terms defined.

ELCA Racial Justice Working Definitions

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Race, Ethnicity and Culture Social Statement Introduction

Introduction to the ELCA Social Statement on racism adopted in 1993.

Race, Ethnicity and Culture Social Statement Introduction

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Race, Ethnicity and Culture Social Statement

ELCA Social Statement on racism adopted in 1993.

Race, Ethnicity and Culture Social Statement

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Race, Ethnicity and Culture Social Statement Spanish

ELCA Social Statement on racism adopted in 1993 in Spanish.

Race, Ethnicity and Culture Social Statement Spanish

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Race, Ethnicity and Culture Study Guide

A Guide for Leading Conversations on Race, Ethnicity, and Culture In Your Congregation.

Race, Ethnicity and Culture Study Guide

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