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Resources for Confronting Racism and Building Beloved Communities
Use the links below to navigate this collection of resources from UMC-related sources:
Videos with Discussion Guides
“Being An Ally With People of Color”
by Dr. Katelin Hansen
“Meaningful Conversations About Race”
by Dr. David Anderson Hooker
“God Has Work For Us To Do”
(adaptable for worship) by Mark Miller
“Church: Building God’s Beloved Community”
by Dr. Miguel de la Torre
Other Resources (Tips Sheets, Conversation Guides, and Worship Resources)
“Preaching Courageously Against Racism,”
a discussion among four United Methodist pastors
“Equality versus Equity”
“Communion Liturgy—Black Lives Matter”
by the Rev. Michael C. Johnson
Racial Justice Conversations Guide
8 Ways Church Leaders Can Move the Conversation Forward
Resources from Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century and ResourceUMC:
Video:
Gun Violence is a Racial Justice Issue
Video:
Black Church’s Role to Reduce Gun Violence
Ways United Methodist Can take a Stand Against Gun Violence