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sacred dialogue on race

Sunday, May 18, 2008, is a Sacred Day of Dialogue on Race and Racism. On that day, the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, the ELCA and our ecumenical partners will begin a conversation on the state of racism and antiracism in our church and in our country.

Dialogues on race and racism are never easy. However, this sacred dialogue is the beginning of a conversation that we hope will engender a deeper sense of understanding and trust.

A sacred dialogue will enable us to jointly obliterate the fear and resentment that is ever-present when the topic of racism is broached.

A sacred dialogue will provoke meaningful and fruitful conversations regarding the formation of antiracist identities; regarding the eradication of the depressing, debilitating and hopeless state that is racism.

In the coming days, this website will be a repository for resources to assist you on this most personal of journeys. This website will also have an ever expanding set of resources that will assist your congregation as you plan your own “sacred dialogues”.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 is only the beginning! We fully expect that day to be the start of a transformative process for our Church. We encourage you to begin thinking about how you can contribute to this conversation during the coming months and years.

May the blessing of God give us strength for the journey,

May the Spirit of Wisdom give us vision for the road,

May the love of Christ make us caring companions,

As together we walk the path towards an antiracist church.

Amén