The Presbyterian Church (USA)’s work toward racial equity and gender justice

From the Director by Rhashell D. Hunter The Presbyterian Church (USA)’s work toward racial equity and gender justice. This month’s edition of the Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries’ E-Newsletter focuses on the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s work toward racial equity and gender justice. The Rev. Shanea D. Leonard is the Associate for Gender & Racial Justice. The following are some of her reflections. Rhashell D. Hunter Director, Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries There is still work to be done By the Rev. Shanea D. Leonard, Associate for Gender & Racial Justice It was a bright Friday in June 2015 when the nation thought it had finally settled the major civil rights concerns of the LGBTQIA+ community. As rainbow flags waved and several city squares erupted in celebration of marriage equality passing in the Supreme Court, it was far from the end of a centuries-old journey to equality for the marginalized LGBTQIA+ community. In this country there are still 28 states that do not have anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQIA+ people, including the state of Kentucky where our denomination is headquartered. Read more →

Black Lives (still) Matter Rev. Shanea D. Leonard, Associate for Racial, Gender Justice talks about next steps. Read more →

PC(USA) ministries supportive of Poor People’s Campaign platform The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival attracted more than 2.3 million people to watch its three-hour-plus Assembly and Moral March on Washington. Campaign positions mirror Presbyterian policy. Read more → Conference for Seminarians of Color This video features many leaders of color who share their experiences and the value of the Seminarians of Color Conference. Watch Video →

Matthew 25 Course for the PC(USA): Accessible theological education and training for the people of God Stony Point Center and Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary team up with the Presbyterian Mission Agency to launch online course supporting Matthew 25 Vision. Space is limited, so register now for the first course - "Awakening to Structural Racism" - which begins on Monday, August 10th. Learn more here about these classes and the Matthew 25 Vision. Learn more →

Upcoming Events and how to get involved: August 10, 2020 "Awakening to Structural Racism" – this Stony Point Center and Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary team up with the Presbyterian Mission Agency to launch online course supporting Matthew 25 Vision. Register here. Thursdays in Black – this global movement of the World Council of Churches, encourages us to wear black on Thursdays in resistance to rape and gender-based violence. Black is used as a color of resistance and resilience. Presbyterian Justice Week of Action - August 24-30, 2020, For more information contact Rev. Shanea D. Leonard at shanea.leonard@pcusa.org

Matthew 25-Actively engaged in the world The Matthew 25 invitation was officially launched in April of 2019. Over a year later there are more than 530 churches, groups and mid councils that have made the commitment to become a Matthew 25 church and work towards building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism and eradicating systemic poverty. Explore our bold vision →

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