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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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Worship in Times of Crisis and Trauma

This panel discussion provides insight to manage disasters and traumas in the congregation and community.

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Candler in Conversation: What do I say to my white congregation?

In this video panel white pastors discuss how to preach and lead white congregations in a time of racial unrest.

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The Risk the White Church Must Take to Address Racism

This letter from a white pastor encourages the white church to take action after the killing of George Floyd.

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Race to Justice: Learn and Lead

This resource list provides a deep dive into issues of race and encourages congregations to address institutional racism.

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Woke Church: An Urgent Call for Christians in America to Confront Racism and Injustice

This book calls congregations to be better aware of racial injustice in our culture.

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Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Facilitating Difficult Dialogues

This book explains group dynamics and how to effectively facilitate race conversations.

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We Are Called To Be A Movement

This short book describes the power of justice movements and calls faith leaders to action.

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Worship in Times of Crisis and Trauma

This panel discussion provides insight to manage disasters and traumas in the congregation and community.

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Pass the Mic

This weekly podcast from The Witness Black Christian Collective offeres engaging interviews and discussions relevant to the African American experience.

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Begin Again: James Baldwin's America

This book explores James Baldwin's life and writings while offering tangible applications for the struggle for racial justice today.

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Letter from Birmingham Jail

This historic letter from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. discusses nonviolent protest, segragation, oppression, racial justice, the white moderate, and activism.

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See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love

In this memoir, a Sikh woman of color pushes past her discomfort to drive change through revolutionary love.

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Christian Principles for Managing Money

This book is often used by congregations to create financial literacy courses for members.

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Building Wealth in the Black Community

This video shares financial habits for African American economic empowerment, including resources to address economic disparities.