Join Spring 2022 Waitlist
Do you want to address racism, but you don’t know where to begin?
Racial Healing is an eight-week program that guides participants in learning the truth about the history of racism in the United States, so that we might work toward healing and restoration. The curriculum for this program was developed by JustFaith Ministries and has been utilized by faith communities and nonprofit organizations for several years.
Intergenerational groups of 8-12 people meet online through Zoom and engage the history of racism in our country prayerfully and through dialogue, active listening, and relationship building. The process involves reading, watching videos, reflection, questioning,
and exploring.
There are 8 sessions that explore the history of racism from slavery, through convict leasing, Jim Crow, the civil rights struggle, and contemporary challenges. These 8 sessions are complemented by an individually chosen experiential learning opportunity. The lens throughout is a faith perspective. It is nonjudgmental, truthful, and fosters growth. Its ultimate concern is the Beloved Community articulated by Martin Luther King, Jr., but foundational to every faith tradition.
Racial Healing Goals:
Learn about the history of racial injustice in the United States, so that we might better understand and more effectively address modern-day racial injustice
Learn how faith communities responded to racial injustice in the past, so that we might learn from their mistakes and successes
Learn from the spiritual wisdom of those who endured injustice and stood for freedom
Develop practical tools for seeking racial justice in our local communities
When do the Sessions Meet?
There are two separate groups to accommodate scheduling needs.
Wednesday Morning Group
9:30-11:30 am, September 22-November 17Thursday Evening Group
6:00-8:00 pm, September 23-November 18
cost
The program is available for a free will offering. Donations help us to meet our expenses and continue to provide programming. If you would like to make a donation and wonder what would be most helpful, we suggest a donation of $50 (about $6 per session).
book list
You will need to order the following books from an online bookseller or local bookstore. Books will cost between $27-$39 depending on the bookseller you use. Loaner copies are available through our office.
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Dr. Joy Degruy
The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby and Lecrae Moore
Join the Waiting List
Registration for the Fall 2021 offering of Racial Healing is now full. To get on the waiting list for our next offering in Spring 2022, please fill out the fields below.
To send a donation via check:
Restoring Connections
P.O. Box 102168
Denver, CO 80250-2168