Resources on Anti-Racism

Faithful Anti-Racism and the Christian Life

Christina Edmondson | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Church Life and Leadership

In this recorded video conversation, Christina Edmondson and John Witvliet discuss themes of race, history, and repentance as they relate to the cultural climate around racism in America. (Length: 1:00:45)

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Racism, America, Repentance

Identity and Faithful Anti-Racism

Christina Edmondson | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this conversation, Christina Edmonson and John Witvliet discuss the challenges and opportunities of a lifelong commitment to learning about racism is and how Christians can actively respond in ways that dismantle racism (Length: 21:09).

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Racism, Race, Community, Responses

Millennials and the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dan Lothian | Religion & Ethics Newsweekly

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This video interview examines the evolution of anti-racism efforts over the last fifty years, the role of faith in this process of change, and how young people experience social justice movements.

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Racism, Leadership, Social Justice, Video

Liturgical Language

Anthony Bailey | Working Preacher

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

A video from an anti-racism and cultural competency trainer: Liturgical language can be misheard or misunderstood. Therefore, the community must seek to collectively consider the language we use to worship more fully.

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Racism, Public Speaking, Language, Sermon

The Genetics of Race (Part 2)

Joseph L. Graves | BioLogos

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In part two of this two-part podcast, evolutionary biologist Joseph Graves discusses the genetic science of race. Useful for a sermon series on race and racism.

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Racism, Faith, Race, Science

The Image of God

James Bratt | The Twelve

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

James Bratt asks what being conformed to Christ’s image means for nations as well as for individuals. He considers the cultural captivity of the American church to issues such as structural racism. (Based on Romans 8:29.)

Romans 8:29

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Racism, Image Of God, Body Of Christ, Culture

Kyrie Eleison

Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya | Global Worship

Song or Hymn, Artwork, Prayer of Confession

Vineyard Worship offers a song that serves as a prayer of confession, naming our sins and praying for God's forgiveness. The post also includes some commentary and artwork on racism and hate in America.

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Racism, Confession, Forgiveness, Sin

Demythologizing Freedom and the Beloved Community

Danjuma Gibson | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Church History, Article about Theology

Danjuma Gibson explores Isaiah 1:17 by highlighting the psychological and spiritual profiles of key religious anti-racist figures from the 19th and 20th Century, using practical theology and psychohistory. (Length: 01:13:17)

Isaiah 1:17

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Racism, African-american, Community, Social Justice

Recognizing Women's Ministries

Michelle Riley Jones | The African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 8 more types

A collection of resources for a Women's Day worship service that includes a video of the creation of a painting, practical worship planning ideas, a responsive reading, and music suggestions.

Numbers 6:24-27; Psalms 105:1-11, 45 121

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Worship Planning, Women, Music, Women's Work In The Church

Christmas

Michelle Riley Jones | The African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 5 more types

This worship planning resource is for a Christmas worship service. This resource includes a call to worship, a litany, music, and liturgical resources for a Christmas celebration.

Matthew 2:13-23

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Christmas, Incarnation, Worship Planning

Christian Leaders Empower Others

Gene Robinson | Faith and Leadership

Article about Church Life and Leadership

In this video interview by Gene Robinson, Jesus' empowering of his disciples for ministry (Matthew 10:1; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-2) is used as a model for Christian leaders to empower those they lead. (Length: 2:57)

Matthew 10:1; Mark 6:7-13 Luke 9:1-2

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Leadership, Pastoral Leadership, Congregational Flourishing

Righteous Anger in the Psalms

John D Witvliet | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Podcast (with transcript) of David M. Bailey in conversation with John Witvliet. Reflecting on Psalm 10 and other scriptures, they discuss righteous anger that directs people on a path of formation and Christian discipleship. (Length: 19:27)

Psalm 10

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Lament, Reconciliation, Anger, Discipleship

The Catholic Case for Black Lives

Artur Rosman | Patheos - Catholicism

Article about Theology

In this article, Artur Rosman argues that Black Lives Matter and other movements of the oppressed should be considered within the context of the "preferential option for the poor."

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Racism, Blackness, Preferential Option, Social Justice

Let Justice Roll

Bobby Gilles | Global Worship

Song or Hymn

This audio recording of the song "Let Justice Roll" by Bobby Gilles and Rebecca Elliott is based on Amos 5. Lyrics are included.

Amos 5

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Racism, Injustice, Lament, Poverty

Victory Is Ours

Victoria Emily Jones | Art & Theology

Artwork, Article about Artwork

In this reflection on Romans 8:31b, 35, 37, Victoria Emily Jones shares Charles Alston's painting "Walking" and the song “Victory Is Ours,” a setting of a prayer by Desmond Tutu.

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Racism, Oppression, Art, Apartheid

Sabbath, Suffering, and Calling

Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This 70-minute podcast discusses sermon preparations on texts about Jesus' miracles of healing (Mark 2:23-28), Paul's suffering (2 Corinthians 4:5-12), Samuel's calling (1 Samuel 3:1-20), and Psalm 139.

1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139 Mark 2:23-28, 3:1-6

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Sabbath, Jesus, Pharisees, Calling

The Way, The Truth, and The Life

Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This resource contains podcasts and notes giving commentary on John 14:1-14, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, Acts 7:55-60, and 1 Peter 2:2-10. The hosts discuss themes of resurrection, comfort, death, and rejection.

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; John 14:1-14 Acts 7:55-60

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Resurrection, Comfort, Death, Rejection

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Sonia Sanchez | Global Worship

Artwork and 3 more types

Resources on Martin Luther King Jr.'s spiritual and cultural legacy include a video with poetry by Sonia Sanchez (Length: 08:53) and original artwork by Robert Carter, as well as resources to support congregational MLK Day observance.

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Racism, Justice, Liberation Theology, Martin Luther King Jr

Understanding Jesus and Ourselves

Bill Harvelle | Patheos - Catholicism

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article, Bill Harvelle explains how historical cultures shaped some of the terms we use to talk about God: king, redeemer, compassion, freedom, and love. Includes links to relevant videos.

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Compassion, Freedom, Cultures, Redeemer

Maundy Thursday

Thomas Goodhart | The Twelve

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This article about Maundy Thursday suggests we read Jesus as much more omniscient than he really is, not giving due credit to his real humanity and learning and living into his messiahship along the way.

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Maundy Thursday, Omniscience, Jesus Christ's Humanity