To meet our six-hour per five-year cycle (2023-2027) requirement for Anti-Racism Training, we have contracted with:
Rev. Gary T. Smith, Director, Center for Racial Justice; Racial Justice Consultant, NY Conference, United Church of Christ AND Rev. Dr. Marsha Williams, Conference Minister, New York Conference to offer their Culturally Responsive Ministry Training (CRMT) on Race.
The CRMT on Race focuses participants on the importance of culturally responsive ministry, how we are socialized and how culture shapes us, how we examine our own bias, and the challenges of race/racism/whiteness in congregations. We end our training by breaking participants into racial affinity groups where white folks learn about the deep impact of microaggressions on our siblings of color, while People of Color have the opportunity to check in about their ministry and the impact of race/racism on it. We lead the trainings as a two-person multiracial team.
Our next CRMT session is scheduled for: November 18, 9am-3pm MST. The cost is $30 per person. Please register here. We’ll send out the Zoom link to all registrants on November 15.
Read MoreJoin us, free of charge, for an introduction workshop to Antiracism Study Dialogue Circles (ASDIC) Metamorphosis to better understand the ways race and racism operate in all of our lives. This workshop will give you greater clarity of thinking, strength of relationship, and effectiveness of action in addressing systemic racism
Read MoreASDIC Workshops offerings for the fall and spring; you can sign up for multiple workshops. Each workshop set has two sessions that are 3 hours long on two Wednesdays per month.
Read MoreASDIC Circles provide you with an in-depth experience to better understand the ways race and racism operate in all of our lives. They will give you greater clarity of thinking, strength of relationship, and effectiveness of action in addressing systemic racism.
Circles are limited to 12-15 participants. Additional Circles will be added to the schedule (same days and times) if registrations exceed circle participation limits.
Read MoreThe SWC and Antiracism Study Dialogue Circles (ASDiC) have entered a 2 year partnership to provide antiracism dialogue experiences that build awareness, knowledge, communication across structures of domination, motivation and commitment. A conference-wide Intercultural Development Inventory IDI assessment will begin our work together. Email ASDIC at info@asdicircle.org to learn how your congregation can partner with them.
Read MoreThese opportunities are coming up soon, so take a look: Any of the antiracism trainings can count for the racial justice requirement for active ministerial standing.
Solidarity: Antiracism Training with Rev. Joan Crawford
Be the Healing Conference 2021 with Dr. Joy DeGruy
Discerning Whiteness—The Hidden Barriers
Heavenly Meetings; processes to Foster Healthy Engagement
Read MoreThis program is designed to provide an opportunity for participants to engage in deep and thought-provoking examination of internalized and systemic racism. It is an interactive endeavor, utilizing a variety of resources including films, books, exercises, and conversations that fully engage all participants. This training is tailored to inspire both personal and corporate change. It is the beginning of a journey that can lead to greater human understanding and conciliation.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 10 am - 4 pm
$15 includes training material and lunch.`
This session will be at Church of the Good Shepherd in Albuquerque.
Read MorePlease sign up now for one of the anti-racism trainings coming up.
“As a condition of maintaining standing, all parish and non-parish active clergy and all retired clergy serving in active ministry will be required to complete anti-racism training by the end of 2017.”
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