The Episcopal Church's Becoming Beloved Community represents not so much a set of programs as a journey, a set of interrelated commitments around which Episcopalians may organize our many efforts to respond to racial injustice and grow a community of reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers.
Becoming Beloved Community
In this time of national upheaval, outrage, and fear, The Episcopal Church’s Department of Reconciliation, Justice and Creation Care and the Office of Government Relations have assembled resources to assist individuals, congregations and communities seeking to LEARN, PRAY and ACT.
Responding to Racist Violence
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Word to the Church
When the Cameras are Gone, We Will Still Be Here
Resources for Families
Illustrated Ministry, which creates accessible faith-based resources for the church and home, offers this list of resources for white parents to raise anti-racist children.
Resources for Families
The History of Anti-Black Violence and Inequality
Smithsonian Magazine offers 158 Resources to Understand Racism in America, a compilation of articles, videos, podcasts, and websites that address anti-black violence and inequality.
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Websites & Other Online Resources
Southern Poverty Law Center
Diocese of Atlanta
Engaging and convenient online learning from Episcopal experts on liturgy, evangelism, welcome, discipleship, stewardship and other important topics.
National Public Radio Podcast Series
Province I Resources
The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Mississippi hosted a 90-minute forum.
Filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain powerful new perspectives on the black/white divide.
Kids and Race
Especially recommended: “Spirituality and Racial Justice” with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Videos and readings from Trinity Institute 2016. Especially recommended: the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas’ video presentation.
Southern Poverty Law Center
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Creve-Coeur, Missouri
Created by a subcommittee of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music
These are print resources compiled by theological educators for use in a variety of faith community settings.
Faith in action for social justice
By: Gail C. Christopher
Anglican Theological Review article by The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart
TransEpiscopal is a group of transgender and allied Episcopalians dedicated to fostering the full embrace of trans and nonbinary people, and our loved ones within The Episcopal Church and to inspiring faith-based advocacy for trans justice in the wider world. We are an informal group and though many of us are affiliated with The Episcopal Church we have no official relationship to The Episcopal Church.
Seattle Times project on race and racism. Features video interviews with numerous Seattle residents, including the Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel
The Diocese of Virginia