Being Part of the Solution, Anti-Racism Resources

The work of studying and sharing anti-racism is an integral part of our call as Jesus followers. 

We have compiled a list of resources below. We know there are more - many more.

If you have a resource you would like to share or add to this list, please email us. 

We recognize racism as a sin.

We commit to challenging unjust systems of power and access.

We will work for equal and equitable opportunities in employment and promotion, education and training; in voting, access to public accommodations, and housing; to credit, loans, venture capital, and insurance; to positions of leadership and power in all elements of our life together; and to full participation in the Church and society.
 

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Listen

• Read White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo. Or watch her speak. Other titles at Cokesbury.com.
• Seek diverse blogs, podcasts, news outlets, and new relationships.

Act

• Join Church and Society of the United Methodist Church in their work for civil and human rights.
• Connect with United Methodist Women in their work for racial justice.
• Show up when invited. Hire people of color. Spend responsibly. Advocate.

Speak

• The Rev. F. Willis Johnson, a United Methodist Pastor in Ferguson, Missouri, offers helpful tips.
• The General Commission on Religion and Race offers several video series to encourage discussion.
• Discipleship Ministries offers some great resources.
• We also have some tips for talking to your children about racism.

Pray

• Turning to God in Days of Trouble is a prayer for difficult days.
• The Upper Room has great resources for doing the spiritual work of overcoming racism.