The fabric of racism is inextricably woven into the structures of every system and institution in our society, including the church. The workshop will focus on understanding what racism is, where it comes from, how it functions, why it persists and how it can be undone through effective anti-racist organizing with, and in accountability to the communities most impacted by racism.

This will be a faith-based anti-racism workshop that will explore how to bring about change within the church and how the church can participate in ending racism in society. By the end of the workshop, participants will be enabled to take further steps in the long-term task of creating an anti-racist church.

This workshop is open to lay and rostered leaders and will fulfill the 2019 Pacifica Synod resolution requirement for rostered leaders to complete an anti-racism/diversity training at least once every three years. The workshop is limited to 40 participants.

Workshop Registration

Event registration opens February 11 and will close on April 19 or when the maximum participant amount of 40 has been reached. Click here to go to the registration page.

Schedule

Please note: Participants MUST be present for the entire event 

Monday through Wednesday

Program Fees

Program fees include a shared room and 6 meals

Monday dinner through Wednesday lunch

Financial Aid

A limited amount of financial aid (a 50% fee reduction) is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must indicate on the registration form that you are requesting this option and include the specific reason for your request in order to be considered. You will be notified within 2 days to confirm your request. Once the funds are depleted, the option to request them will no longer be available on the registration form.