We are called to be a church that embraces each person and confronts racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, age, gender, familial, sexual orientation, physical, personal and class barriers that can manifest as unjust treatment, inequalities, exclusion, and violence. The ELCA’s Region 8 is committed to equipping leaders to recognize and understand the complexities and implications of racism and racial issues and is offering training in the areas of anti-racism and racial justice for leaders in partnership with synods, congregations, associations, and social service agencies.
Region 8’s Racial Justice Training equips leaders (rostered and lay) to face the challenges of racism in a diverse, complex and changing world by providing tools and resources that foster healthy and holy conversations. Each workshop addresses these aspects of racism:
Talking about Race: language and vocabulary
History and systemic racism in the United States, and
How to begin conversations and actions in your ministry context.
SWPA Synod In-Person Opportunities:
May 4, 2023, 9:00am-3:00pm
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Held in-person at:
Zion Lutheran Church
11609 Frankstown Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Cost is $20 per person and covers lunch, refreshments and materials.
Region 8 Online Opportunities:
Updated Dates!
August 29, 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm – Registration Link Coming Soon!
November 28, 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm – Registration Link Coming Soon!
New: Trainings are now being coordinated through United Lutheran Seminary/Kindling Faith.
Attending any of these trainings fulfills the ELCA churchwide assembly’s directive that rostered ministers participate in racial justice training every two years.