Boston has a long and complicated racial history, which has often gone untold. The RCCI team shares some resources that can help us better learn our past as we work to build a more just and equitable future for our city.
Starter Resources on Race for White Evangelicals
You're White, and you want to engage responsibly and respectfully on race issues. You're an evangelical, and you believe the ministry of reconciliation is part of your calling as a follower of Jesus. Where do you begin? Check out these starter resources recommended by Megan Lietz, a White evangelical committed to helping other White evangelicals on their race journey.
5 Mind-Blowing Realities About Race (That White People May Not Know)
3 Movements Against Gender-Based Violence in the Church
[Video] 2018 Trends in Youth Culture
Organizations Against Gender-Based Violence in the Church
Boston Racism: Pathways for Spirit-Led Action
To express Jesus' love in these times, Boston White Evangelicals will want to face the realities of the city's racism. Find pathways for reflection and action, suitable for both starters and veterans in the struggle for racial understanding and reconciliation, with links to the Boston Globe Spotlight on Boston Racism.
Not That Kind of Racism
What Is Homelessness?
Stopping Racism Starts Here: 5-Minute Entry Points
Join the Conversation: Honor-Shame Culture in US Cities & Churches
Getting Ahead of Boston's Homelessness Crisis: Starlight's Collaborative Approach
Boston Climate Dialogues: 3 Fall Events
Join us for three Boston climate talks at EGC this fall! Guest speakers include Mia Mansfield, Mariama White-Hammond, Gabriela Boscia, and Melinda Vega. Come learn with us as we become more informed and ready to support local leaders doing important climate resilience work in our neighborhoods and city.
Refugee Employment & Entrepreneurship: Why It Matters to the Church
Beyond Church Walls: What Christian Leaders Can Learn from Movement Chaplains [Interview]
People who profess no faith affiliation, often called "nones," as in "none of the above", comprise nearly 23% percent of the U.S.'s adult population. How do we develop meaningful connections with a generation that may never enter a church building? We sat down with anti-racism activist and spiritual director Tracy Bindel to discuss this question.