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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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Welcome to the United States: A Guidebook for Refugees

This guide provides practical information and workbook activities for refugees as they resettle in the United States.

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Is there a "Christian" way to deal with immigration?

Theology Crawl offers an open-ended discussion guide for use in informal, inclusive settings.

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How pastors can help their congregations address the issue of immigration

This practical article offers ways to address immigration with congregations, particularly where there is resistance.

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I Was a Stranger: What the Bible Says about Immigrants

This list of scripture passages reveals God’ s care for those who have been displaced.

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The Black Church (PBS): This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

This two-part PBS documentary celebrates the Black Church as a bedrock of resilience through America's 400-year history of oppression and slavery.

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The Black Church (PBS companion book)

A companion to the PBS documentary series, this book amplifies the Black Church's 400-year journey of resilience and public witness.

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Be the Bridge

Addressing systemic racism within the church, this book facilitates restorative reconciliation through discussion, lament, confession, repentence, and forgiveness.

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New Visions for Black Men

This book encourages boys with wisdom from scripture, African history, and psychology to develop into Godly men.

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Asian American Christian Collaborative

This ecumenical organization highlights various Asian American experiences and provides resources to explore racial justice and personal identity.

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Failing at Assimilation and Finding Abundance

This article shares the personal experience of an Asian American woman as a volunteer in an Evangelical Church. It considers issues of white transparency, white superiority and hospitality.

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Becoming an Anti-racist Church: Journeying Toward Wholeness

This powerful book explains racism in the American church and outlines practical strategies to become an anti-racist congregation.

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It's Movement Time Again: a sermon by Rev. William Barber II

This masterful lesson preaches the history of racism, public policy, and religion in America, ultimately calling for an interfaith reconstuction of the United States.