Listening, Learning, and Supporting
As an historically white denomination, we find it incredibly important to stand in solidarity with Communities of Color, to the best of our ability. We try to listen and learn.
Our Mission
At First Church, we walk together in the path of Jesus to create a racially equitable spiritual community within and beyond our walls.
Our Racial Justice Mission Statement:
“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our VAlues
- Truth & honesty
- Respect
- Solidarity
- Humility
- Community
- Empathy
- Inclusion
- Growth
- Connection
- Justice & Equity
- Fairness
Our Action Steps
We examine our exclusionary beliefs and change our behavior to act in ways that are inclusionary so that we collectively eradicate racial harm.
- White people will educate each other about the origins and effects of white supremacy and white privilege.
- Conduct Racial Justice training in First Church with the aim of including the congregation in racial equity work; everyone has a role.
- Work with other local racial justice organizations.
- Center the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color.
Listen. Learn. Help.
resources
We walk together in the path of Jesus to create more good in the world by experiencing and embodying God’s love, nourishing the divine spark in all people, and offering a spiritual home within and beyond our walls.
Resource List
An extensive list of books, podcasts, movies, videos, organizations & more on racial justice.
Learn More UCC Program
The UCC has a program to hold local communities accountable to doing the much needed work around race.
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