Race & the Church Next Steps

Here are the Next Steps as a result of the Expression 58 Town Hall on Juneteenth 2020.

Take the Emotionally Healthy assessment
Scroll down on the main page until you see ‘How Emotionally Healthy Are You?’

Engage in a Vulnerable, Focused, Loving Conversation

Vulnerable—honesty that has overcome the fear of being judged for telling the truth

Focused—the goal is to listen

Loving— (1 John 3:16-17  message version)

• The most desired gift of love is focused attention… Whenever you give your time, you are making a sacrifice, and sacrifice is the essence of love. The Purpose Driven Life p. 127
  
• The love of our neighbor is the only door out of the dungeon of self.             George McDonald
  
• Love (people) unconditionally, not with your feelings but with your behavior.             Jesus Speaks devotional, April 1

 

Reccomendations for Learning and Growth

Read
These books will provide context for deeper conversations
 Reconstructing the Gospel by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
In addition to the book is a book study that you can lead or participate in
      https://ntcumc.org/news-missional-outreach/study-groups-planned-for-white-fragility-book
Divided by Faith by Michael O. Emerson & Christian Smith

Watch
A Conversation with Friends: Racism and the Church: com

Podcast
Emotionally Healthy. (emotionallyhealthy.org/podcast)
Jude 3 Project
Why Tho