As church we are called to confess the sin of racism, condemn the ideology of white supremacy, and strive for racial justice and peace. We invite you to sign the ELCA Anti-Racism Pledge and committing to act and respond to injustices. Sign Now.
The ELCA website has links to the ELCA’s social statements, reports, and resources. Some highlights are listed below:
- Explanation of the Declaration to People of African Descent
- Hearing the Cries: Faith and Criminal Justice
- Troubling the Waters for Healing of the Church: A Journey for White Christians from Privilege to Partnership
- Establishing June 17th As Emanuel 9 Commemoration and Day of Repentance
- One Body, Many Members
- Repudiation on the Doctrine Discovery
Recommended Watching
North/West Lower Michigan Synod Racial Justice Series
In May 2020, Rev. Rosanne Anderson, Assistant to the Bishop, led a three part series titled: “A Racial Justice Primer – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”. Recordings of these seminars are available: Watch Now.
Southeastern Synod ELCA Webinar
On May 21, 2020, the Southeastern Synod hosted a webinar titled: “Becoming the Body of Christ where all bodies are valued: A Conversation around the ELCA’s resolution to Condemn White Supremacy”. Watch Now.
“The Cross and the Lynching Tree: A Requiem for Ahmaud Abery”
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III delivers a sermonic movie, preaching a requiem for Ahmaud Arbery. Watch Now.
Recommended Reading
- Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving
- White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
- Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US by Lenny Duncan
Workshops & Learning Opportunities
Justice Leaders Collaborative provides social justice educational workshops and series for individuals, organizations and schools. Learn More.