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

On this website, 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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Ronald Heifetz – On Leadership

In this short video Heifetz describes how to utilize leadership tools and strategies to address challenges--rather than relying on personality traits.

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A Quick Guide for LGBTQ Inclusion

This guide for affirming congregations includes tips to create an inclusive community for LGBTQ people to feel seen, heard and whole."

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Striving Toward Multi-Ethnic Church

This interview with Shirley Hoogstra of Calvin College and Rev. Dr. Geraldo Martiexplains that there is no formula for growing an intercultural church but there are some essentials.

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Canaan Land: A Religious History Of African Americans

Written by a professor at Princeton University, this resource combines narrative, facts, and data to unpack the richness of the African American tradition.

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