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Racial Justice Network

 
We are called to confess the sin of racism, denounce white supremacy, and strive for racial justice.
The SW MN Synod Racial Justice Network is a combination of conversations and work.
Besides growing through education and offering statements and prayers,
we believe we are also called to act and respond to injustices. 


The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 26th, 6:30-8:00pm. If you would like to be part of this work, but haven’t signed up to receive communications, please click here.  All are welcome. RSVP to get the meeting Zoom link. 

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April Meeting:
“Where was the Lutheran Church during the Civil Rights movement?” This is a question the film ‘A Time for Burning’ tries to address, as the crew follows Pastor Bill Youngdahl’s (LCA) attempts to work for racial justice in Omaha, NE in the 1960s. We’ll be discussing clips from this film as a part of our Racial Justice Network Zoom gathering. The video can be viewed in two parts at A Time for Burning: Lutheran Film Associates You do not have to watch the entire film, but it really casts light on a lot of our modern conversations. Please join us for discussion!
 

Anti-racism Resources:

There is an abundance of anti-racism resources available these days to move us forward in learning and work.  Here are a few to share:

-LEAD Website: waytolead.org/anti-racism-resources
-True Tuesdays has updated their website: true-tuesdays.com
-Also from True Tuesdays: News & Resources – Welcoming America
–Rural Communities Equity Action Guide
–What if I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People, by Verna Myers
–Me and White Supremacy

Helpful Upcoming Events:

Crossroads for a Digital Engagement Spring and Summer Workshops
www.crossroadsantiracism.org

Digital workshops are now open. Click here for dates.
Click here for more information.
 
Introduction to Systemic Racism Workshop
The idea that oppression, and in particular, racism, is not only a matter of individual prejudice but a systemic, institutional problem of power is foundational to the Introduction to Systemic Racism workshop, and requires structural intervention to dismantle. Conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect and courageous space, this workshop is designed to explore racism as a systemic, institutional problem of power that goes beyond personal prejudice. Participants will experience first-hand Crossroad’s effective methodology for facilitating productive conversations about race. They will also be be introduced to a strategic methodology that can assist people in effectively organizing to dismantle racism in their institutions.

Critical Cultural Competency Workshop
This workshop is designed to help participants create the spaces to be self-reflective about our cultural shaping as individuals and institutions, understand the power dynamics in society that impact us, develop the skills to interrupt old patterns and inequitable practices that limit access and exclude some people from our institutions, build trust and clear communication and begin to understand how to make decisions based on multiple perspectives where all people can be heard and represented.
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