This eight-week program, offered by the Center for Social Ministry, awakens small groups to economic systems, public policies, cultural norms, and hidden biases that empower some and oppress others. The first half of the module introduces a framework for understanding and recognizing racial disparities in power and privilege. Sessions 5-8 take a deeper dive into specific issues related to power and privilege, including affirmative action, the school-to-prison pipeline, the criminal justice system, and powerful biases in media representation. As with all JustFaith programs, participants will explore how their faith should inform their response to their learning, as well as discern action steps for working toward racial equity in their own communities.

Please note that Faith and Racial Equity is not for the faint of heart! This module is designed for participants who are willing to wrestle with hard questions and take an honest look at their own attitudes, assumptions, and choices. However, through spiritual grounding and community building, participants find support and belonging throughout their journey to personal transformation and social action.

• Meets: Tuesday Evenings, April 20 - June 15, 2021, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Location: Online

• Facilitators: Jane Alderman, Rosie Thierer

• Course: #RJES2101

• Cost: $80

Note: This program will include an immersion experience within the local community. At this time, the immersion will be held virtually.

For more info, call the Center for Social Ministry at (515) 782-3054