Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Black History Month Offers Churches the Chance to Reflect
Written by Rich Tafel Every February, Black History Month offers Americans a time to reflect on their neglected history. Churches should use this month to reflect on our history when it comes to our relationship to Washington, D.C.’s African American community. Last year, for Black History Month, our Church of the Holy City on 16th …
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Not In My Name!
From the Social Justice Committee Written by Robert McCluskey I first learned of Christian nationalism in 1984, when I joined the Religious Liberty Committee of the National Council of Churches. The specific issue was “Christian Identity,” a new militia movement at the time. Its strange, underlying tenet was that White people, not Jews, are the …
Black History Month Movie Discussion
Invitation from Swedenborgians in Actions Against Racism (SAAR) Swedenborgians in Action Against Racism (SAAR) is hosting an evening discussion of Raul Peck’s documentary, “I am Not Your Negro” on Monday, February 21st (Presidents’ Day) at 7pm EST on Zoom. Please come with the film fresh in your mind and having familiarized yourself with the Influence …
Black History Month
It’s Black History Month! Check out the Swedenborgians in Action Against Racism newsletter on the topic of Black History Month. Learn some of the history around how Black History Month came to be, and what still needs to be improved in Black History Month education, as well as book, podcast and documentary recommendations, resources for kids …
Spirit in Action: Civic Engagement and Religious Life
Questions? Email Rev. Shada Sullivan at revshada@gmail.com. We all want to help our neighbor and help make the world a better place through useful action. But sometimes it is hard to know how to have a meaningful impact. Ours is a tradition that encourages people of faith to be active and conscientious citizens. We will …
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