Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation Trainings
Upcoming trainings
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Saturday, November 7th, 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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The 2026 Annual KC Racial Justice Summit gathers neighbors, organizers, and partners to confront the realities of racial inequity in Kansas City
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Saturday, December 12th, 10:00 AM
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Online training offered by the Southwest Region
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Training qualifies for GKC 2027 Standing Renewal. If you sign up, please let the Regional Office know so your Renewal is notated.
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Book Reviews
The Greater Kansas City Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry accepts book reports on the following books to fulfill this requirement.
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The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee
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Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
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The World is About to Turn: Mending a Nation’s Broken Faith by Rick Rouse and Paul Ingram
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Beyond Racial Division by George Yancey
Once you have read the book, please submit and write a brief reflection paper that addresses these questions:
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What will I remember?
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Why is this important to me?
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What will I do with this information and its impact on me that will make a positive difference in correcting racism and oppression in my area of influence?
Please email your completed report to the Standing Committee at StandingRenewal@kcdisciples.org