Racial Justice Discussion
With all the events concerning racial issues that are taking place currently and in the recent past, the Racial Justice Task Force is offering a 6-session discussion of racial issues. Come join us for a discussion about racial issues in our nation. We will be meeting on Mondays at 6:30 – 7:30 pm starting April 5 and meeting for 6 sessions. April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 10 & 24. We are asking those that signup to commit to attending at least 5 of the sessions. We will be reading portions of the book “Uprooting Racism” by Paul Kivel and other handouts. If you need a book, one can be provided to you. To signup, or if you have any questions, please email, or call Warren Christie.
wbchristie56@gmail.com – 320-493-5404
PAST RACIAL JUSTICE NEWS
All are welcome.
LWLC Racial Injustice Task Force
Agenda – Oct. 28, 2020 7:30-9:00 pm
- Opening prayer –
- Introductions
- Old Business
- Theology at the Movies – “Just Mercy”
- January?
- Book Study
- “My Grandmother’s Hand” by Resmaa Menakem
- How is it going?
- ELCA – https://www.elca.org/Resources/Racial-Justice
- Anti-racist pledge – YES, I commit to study, prayer, and action to become an anti-racist individual in an anti-racist church.
- Other?
- Theology at the Movies – “Just Mercy”
- New Business
- Resmaa Menakem podcast discussion.
- Before the meeting, please listen to the following:
- SWMN Synod Racial Justice Network report
- Why the ELCA Needs to Start a Reparations Process: Part 1 – Lenny Duncan
- LWCH Council Liaison?
- Other?
- Resmaa Menakem podcast discussion.
LWLC Racial Justice Task Force Minutes from Sept 23, meeting.
Notes from 9/23/2020
- Present – Doris, Carolyn, Todd, Denise, Cindy, Lori, Warren, Becky
- Theology
at the movies
- “Just Mercy” – 137 min.
- Christie’s and Nuebauer’s will arrange
- Sunday
Oct 25, 5:00 pm showing, 7:30 pm Discussion
- Zoom Group – Carolyn
- In person Group – Becky
- Book
Study
- “My Grandmother’s Hand” – by Resmaa Menakem
- Sundays 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Zoom – Warren will lead. Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15
- Wednesdays 11:00 – 12:00 am, In person – Doris will lead. Oct21, Nov 4, Nov 18
- Warren and Doris will get together to look at discussion questions.
- Cindy will get 6 books for people ahead of time
- Todd and Denise will make sure information gets in the newsletter and bulletin.
- Todd will contact James Albert of Higher Ground in the future to discuss preaching at LWLC. (My thought: after Christmas season?)
- ELCA
website – https://www.elca.org/Resources/Racial-Justice
- Anti-Racist Pledge
- Other documents
- Use these for future reference.
- Next Meeting – Oct 28, 2020; 7:30 – 9:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Christie
There is a new Facebook page for members and friends of Living Waters Lutheran Church. It is a page where we can start to explore our call as children of God to racism and injustice. Please join the group and respond to three questions. There is also a chart for you to use to prayerfully think about.
Facebook group can be accessed here.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration.