The Decentering Whiteness Taskforce of the Southwest Conference UCC is excited to co-sponsor this training series along with the AFN Theological Dialogue Commission, AFN Cherishing Creation Coalition, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Arizona.
Beginning on Monday, April 22, Arizona Faith Network and the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery will host a 5-week training series that will guide us into stepping into solidarity and building relationships with Indigenous people. Created by Coalition co-founder Sarah Augustine and co-facilitated by Sarah and Repair Network Organizer Doe Hoyer, examples of skills to be learned are: identifying and questioning dominant culture assumptions, identifying needs and how to meet them, and reflective practice.
This course counts toward the anti-racism training requirement for clergy.
The deadline to register is April 15. Register here. Please choose the $50 registration as the Southwest Conference is co-sponsoring the event.
Transgender Day of Visibility is on Sunday, March 31 (yes, coinciding with Easter!).
Here are some resources from the Open and Affirming Coalition of the UCC:
Welcoming Trans Children to Church
Ryan was ordained in the African American Spiritualist tradition. He preached a powerful sermon and sang a song he wrote. He is at First Congregational Albuquerque as their director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.