Resources on Anti-racism
As we seize this moment for transformation in our nation, our church, and our personal lives, the following resources, several from United Methodist Agencies, are tools for learning and growth.
NEW: Dismantling Racism Town Hall recorded July 1, 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxfVfh42cMk&feature=emb_title
NEW: Unsnarling US and church racial history article
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/unsnarling-us-and-church-racial-history
Oprah special, "Where do we go from here?" in two parts, is suggested by John Creager as the best thing he has seen regarding this moment in time. These are available until July 31.
http://www.oprah.com/app/where-do-we-go-from-here-full-episodes.html
Statement by the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church including a request that for at least the next 30 days, every United Methodist everywhere join in prayer at 8:46 a.m. and p.m. for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time the officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck. Pray for all persons of color who suffer at the hands of injustice and oppression. Pray for our church as we take a stand against racism. Imagine the power of a concert of prayer heard around the world. An article and statement are found at
https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/united-methodist-bishops-act-now-to-end-racism-and-white-supremacy-14018643
Resources in the Cultural Vibrancy Toolbox https://michiganumc.org/cultural-vibrancy-toolbox-2/
The 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge https://mlpp.org/21-day-racial-equity-challenge/
Implicit Bias Workbook, by GCORR (General Commission on Religion & Race of the UMC) https://www.gcorr.org/implicit-bias-workbook/
Implicit Bias Online Course by GCORR https://www.gcorr.org/online-course-implicit-bias/
Discussion Guide on White Privilege by GCORR https://www.gcorr.org/deconstruction-white-privilege-a-discussion-guide/
Recording of “Systemic Racism and Discrimination during COVID-19” General Board of Church and Society, UMC https://youtu.be/om48LerW11A?t=310
Link to Take Action: Systemic Racism and Discrimination during COVID-19 https://www.umcjustice.org/what-you-can-do/advocacy/take-action/week-1
United Methodist Resources
We, the people of The United Methodist Church, recognize racism as a sin. With that recognition, we commit to challenging unjust systems of power and access. For more suggestions on action and study, go to umc.org/endracism.
NEW: Dismantling Racism Town Hall recorded July 1, 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxfVfh42cMk&feature=emb_title
NEW: Unsnarling US and church racial history article
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/unsnarling-us-and-church-racial-history
Oprah special, "Where do we go from here?" in two parts, is suggested by John Creager as the best thing he has seen regarding this moment in time. These are available until July 31.
http://www.oprah.com/app/where-do-we-go-from-here-full-episodes.html
Statement by the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church including a request that for at least the next 30 days, every United Methodist everywhere join in prayer at 8:46 a.m. and p.m. for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time the officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck. Pray for all persons of color who suffer at the hands of injustice and oppression. Pray for our church as we take a stand against racism. Imagine the power of a concert of prayer heard around the world. An article and statement are found at
https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/united-methodist-bishops-act-now-to-end-racism-and-white-supremacy-14018643
Resources in the Cultural Vibrancy Toolbox https://michiganumc.org/cultural-vibrancy-toolbox-2/
The 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge https://mlpp.org/21-day-racial-equity-challenge/
Implicit Bias Workbook, by GCORR (General Commission on Religion & Race of the UMC) https://www.gcorr.org/implicit-bias-workbook/
Implicit Bias Online Course by GCORR https://www.gcorr.org/online-course-implicit-bias/
Discussion Guide on White Privilege by GCORR https://www.gcorr.org/deconstruction-white-privilege-a-discussion-guide/
Recording of “Systemic Racism and Discrimination during COVID-19” General Board of Church and Society, UMC https://youtu.be/om48LerW11A?t=310
Link to Take Action: Systemic Racism and Discrimination during COVID-19 https://www.umcjustice.org/what-you-can-do/advocacy/take-action/week-1
United Methodist Resources
We, the people of The United Methodist Church, recognize racism as a sin. With that recognition, we commit to challenging unjust systems of power and access. For more suggestions on action and study, go to umc.org/endracism.
