we got official word that the resolution passed and the antiracism statement is being adopted. i am honestly floored by how many people showed up to back this. thank you for staying with me while we push for real change.
March 24, 2021
Final supporters
PSEC Anti-Racism Statement
The Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ commits itself to the proclamation of the Gospel and the furthering of the mission of Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus, we are all called to follow the mandate to love one another completely, regardless of race, creed, gender, culture or difference. This is our mission: to speak the truth with love to powers and principalities, confronting bigotry and bias wherever we go.
We acknowledge the role that white Christians have played in both denying and, at the same time supporting, racist structures and attitudes, and we humbly beg forgiveness for our conforming to the evil of racism. We understand that bias can be an unconscious and unintentional failure, as well as a chosen worldview. We are reminded by the Scriptures that diversity and inclusion are necessary components of a mature, radically welcoming faith. We accept that each one of us has our own story to tell, our own history to own, and our own confession around racism for which we must atone.
Over the centuries, we have seen the pain and suffering brought about by systemic racism, and we commit ourselves to being proactively anti-racist in our work, our worship, and our communities. While we mourn the tragic losses created by a system rooted in white supremacy and nurtured by a system of white privilege, we commit ourselves to doing the work of Jesus to overcome hatred and oppression in our faith communities. We commit ourselves to opposing racism wherever it appears, whether it be institutional, economic, faith-based, or social.
Finally, we promise to be allies to all who are oppressed by these systems, committing ourselves to listen to the words of those who have been harmed by racism. We will stand in support of all who face oppressive situations, working together to dismantle the structures of this sin. We do this as servants of the risen Christ, who was Himself a poor person of color, oppressed by an invading nationalistic power, who was murdered for standing with others just like Him.
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December 30, 2020
ive been reading through all the stories people are posting and it really shows why this work is so important for our community. thanks for keeping the conversation going because it shows we arent backing down from the hard stuff.
December 30, 2020
im honestly kind of stunned by the momentum this is building lately. seeing so many people commit to this work with me is pretty incredible.
Reached 100 supporters
December 30, 2020
32 Comments
In these times it is not enough to not be a racist; rather, we must proclaim our stance against racism. #antiracism.
Racism, along with greed/capitalism, militarism, and nationalism are the sins/idolatrous of the USA. We as leaders in the church must remind ourselves and our congregations that we are to be the consciences of society, not the mirrors.
Long Overdue! I am so grateful to be a part of an organization that truly wants to do what we folks who call ourselves Christians were charged with doing!
Thank you to all those responsible for this ministry and prayers for forgiveness for my own acts of complicity. We need to do so much better, beginning with me.
I stand against all forms of white supremacy, institutional and structural racism, and proclaim - along with Christ - that Black Lives Matter.
We must increase funding for free healthcare+education for African Americans, surge funding and resources for African American Heritage, and build monuments honoring the Hero’s of Black History. Semper Fi.
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we got official word that the resolution passed and the antiracism statement is being adopted. i am honestly floored by how many people showed up to back this. thank you for staying with me while we push for real change.
March 24, 2021
Final supporters
PSEC Anti-Racism Statement
The Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ commits itself to the proclamation of the Gospel and the furthering of the mission of Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus, we are all called to follow the mandate to love one another completely, regardless of race, creed, gender, culture or difference. This is our mission: to speak the truth with love to powers and principalities, confronting bigotry and bias wherever we go.
We acknowledge the role that white Christians have played in both denying and, at the same time supporting, racist structures and attitudes, and we humbly beg forgiveness for our conforming to the evil of racism. We understand that bias can be an unconscious and unintentional failure, as well as a chosen worldview. We are reminded by the Scriptures that diversity and inclusion are necessary components of a mature, radically welcoming faith. We accept that each one of us has our own story to tell, our own history to own, and our own confession around racism for which we must atone.
Over the centuries, we have seen the pain and suffering brought about by systemic racism, and we commit ourselves to being proactively anti-racist in our work, our worship, and our communities. While we mourn the tragic losses created by a system rooted in white supremacy and nurtured by a system of white privilege, we commit ourselves to doing the work of Jesus to overcome hatred and oppression in our faith communities. We commit ourselves to opposing racism wherever it appears, whether it be institutional, economic, faith-based, or social.
Finally, we promise to be allies to all who are oppressed by these systems, committing ourselves to listen to the words of those who have been harmed by racism. We will stand in support of all who face oppressive situations, working together to dismantle the structures of this sin. We do this as servants of the risen Christ, who was Himself a poor person of color, oppressed by an invading nationalistic power, who was murdered for standing with others just like Him.
Updates
December 30, 2020
ive been reading through all the stories people are posting and it really shows why this work is so important for our community. thanks for keeping the conversation going because it shows we arent backing down from the hard stuff.
December 30, 2020
im honestly kind of stunned by the momentum this is building lately. seeing so many people commit to this work with me is pretty incredible.
Reached 100 supporters
December 30, 2020
32 Comments
As a white clergy person, if my ministry is to mean anything, it must begin with a commitment to dismantling white supremacy in my own life and ministry.
In these times it is not enough to not be a racist; rather, we must proclaim our stance against racism. #antiracism.
Racism, along with greed/capitalism, militarism, and nationalism are the sins/idolatrous of the USA. We as leaders in the church must remind ourselves and our congregations that we are to be the consciences of society, not the mirrors.
Long Overdue! I am so grateful to be a part of an organization that truly wants to do what we folks who call ourselves Christians were charged with doing!
Thank you to all those responsible for this ministry and prayers for forgiveness for my own acts of complicity. We need to do so much better, beginning with me.
I stand against all forms of white supremacy, institutional and structural racism, and proclaim - along with Christ - that Black Lives Matter.
We must increase funding for free healthcare+education for African Americans, surge funding and resources for African American Heritage, and build monuments honoring the Hero’s of Black History. Semper Fi.
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As a white clergy person, if my ministry is to mean anything, it must begin with a commitment to dismantling white supremacy in my own life and ministry.