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MINISTRY FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

God of justice, in your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception. Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being. Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family. Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors and speech which demean others. Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change. Fill us with courage that we might seek to heal the wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality in all our communities. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen

From Catholic Charities, USA

MISSION/VISION STATEMENT

We advocate for racial equality & proper racial understanding through education, dialogue, & collective action & collaborate with other faith-based communities to build collective strength & work to address systemic & internalized racism.

OBJECTIVES

  1. Racial Literacy/Education

    1. Provide space for Paoli Presbyterian Church to learn & understand the complexities of racism. Lead the church to investigate, understand, & acknowledge the roots & realities of racial inequalities within our society.​

  2. Stand up Against Racial Injustice

    1. Provide information & leadership for Paoli Presbyterian Church to stand up against all forms of racial injustice & participate in racial reconciliation ministry.​

  3. Solidarity

    1. Declare support & provide Christian ministry for victims of racial injustice.​

  4. Advocacy

    1. Advocate for a more inclusive society (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging)​

  5. Empowerment

    1. Support the development & growth of leadership & empowerment among racially marginalized minorities.​

  6. Relationships

    1. Develop & build relationships with other churches that may be racially different from our church.​

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Chester County History Center exhibit entitled The Bias Inside Us"​

Dr. Manfred Brauch's Class

Week One

Week Two

Week Three

PAST EVENTS

  • Driving tour of Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad Byway in Dorchester County, Maryland

  • Thurgood (Marshall) performance at People Light theater

  • Museum of the American Revolution guided tour and exhibit — Black Founders

  • Civil Rights Bus Tour with The Presbytery of Donegal

  • Unity Concert at Paoli Presbyterian Church

  • Robert Wafula class at PPC on A Biblical Look at Racism

  • Juneteenth celebration in West Chester 

All Hands In

ASSOCIATED GROUPS

Racial Justice Discussion Group

Nazarene Narrative

CONTACT US

Gail Infield
gailinfield@gmail.com

Jim Burke
jamescburke1@gmail.com

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