The Congregational Resource Guide

Public Ministry (205)

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White Privilege: Let's Talk - A Resource for Transformational Dialogue

The United Church of Christ offers a free, downloadable curriculum for White faith communities wishing to "engage in safe, meaningful, substantive, and bold conversations on race” and privilege.

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Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide To Doing Social Justice Work In Your Jewish Community

This workbooks offers four steps for synagogues who want to make social justice work a priority, outlining concrete strategies for implementing each step.

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Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (and How to Reverse it)

Based off the premise that charities more often hurt the people they hope to help than not, this resource recommends a new model for charitable groups that shifts from relief to the spiritual discipline of compassion.

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Letters to the Church: Encouragement and Engagement for the 2020 Election

During the confusion of the Trump Era, this book provides biblical reflection and encouragement for the church to take action for a better future.

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Teaching Tolerance

This resource hub helps students K-12 to learn about diversity and social justice issues.

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Resources for a Church that Wants to Fight for Black Lives

This guide helps congregations educate themselves about systemic racism and move toward racial justice.

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The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism

This book and accompanying DVD calls for honest reflection and urgent steps to undo racist systems within the church.

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Faith in Action

This national faith-based organization mobilizes diverse faith leaders to advocate for justice.

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COVID-19: Racial Equity and Social Justice Resources

This list of racial equity resources sheds light on disparities and provides tailored COVID-19 information for Black, Asian, and Latinx- Americans.

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Alternatives to Calling the Police

This resource page unpacks why a congregation might call police and highlights alternatives that are less harmful to people of color.

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How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon

In this webinar Dr. Frank Thomas shares how to preach and promote justice with moral imagination.

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Racial Reconciliation and Systemic Racism

This resource hub educates congregations about racial justice from a faith perspective.

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Ways Your Congregation Can Act Now for Racial Justice

This article lists 10 clear ways to actively support racial justice. It also links to further resources.

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Christians and Racial Justice: A Discussion Guide

This four-part guide educates about the original sin of America - racism - and invites congregations to reflect. Then it encourages discussion about the church’ s work in racial reconciliation.

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Shabbat Tzedek: Celebrating Racial Justice

This resource hub helps congregations understand racism and disparities. Then it offers worship tools and information on justice reform.