Tag Archives: Racial Justice
“Lift Every Voice: Racism, Class, and Power”: Advocacy Training Weekend 2016
April 15-18, 2016 in Washington, DC REGISTER NOW! In our neighborhoods and around the world, social, economic, corporate, and political powers are working to reduce citizens’ access to decision-making. These practices violate the rights and silence the voices of those … Continue reading
Why I Haven’t Felt at Home in a Presbyterian Church for Three Years
I did not grow up Presbyterian, and I can’t identify as a ‘cradle’ or ‘prenatal’ Presbyterian, or any of the ways that I have heard born-and-bred Presbyterians describe themselves in order to firmly establish their Presbyterian street cred. No, as my … Continue reading
Living History – Bettie J. Durrah
“Color Me Part of the Human Family” Video used with permission from the Presbyterian Historical Society, part of the Living History film project. Bettie J. Durrah, church elder, shares her experiences as a leader of Presbyterian and women’s groups, including her … Continue reading
Call to Confession: Week 1
Call to Confession: Race, White Privilege, and the Church Week 1 I Am Racist and so is the Church: An Opening Editorial, Rev. Ginna Bairby Yes, you read the title right. I am racist, and so is the majority-white denomination I … Continue reading