Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation Trainings
Upcoming trainings
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When Everyone Leads: Equipping Leaders for Anti-Racist Movement Ministry
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Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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For those who have been through years of Anti-racism training and want to explore ways to mobilize others to proactive work and reparation
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Anti-Racism/Pro-reconciliation 301
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Saturday, October 24, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Spirit of Hope
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This workshop is intended to support the work of clergy and lay leadership who are already aware of the harm of systemic racism that continues to hurt us all in the Church and in our communities and frustrates the mission of Jesus.
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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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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