One Body, Many Members: Anti-racist Conversations
Welcome to the affinity group, “One Body, Many Members: Anti-racist Conversations.” We gather to address issues related to racism and consider how best to be anti-racists. We do this through dialogue, and action in our congregations and communities. Currently we are meeting on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. To be added to our email list, contact Deacon Jenny Frantz, [email protected].
If you would like to know more about being an anti-racist, check out this YouTube video: "When it comes to racism, are you a non or an anti?" https://youtu.be/FuzZzp0u66I
-Hosts for in-person gatherings are asked to provide refreshments. Lunch may be provided, or we can have a potluck.
-All Zoom meetings begin at 10:30am and end at noon.
-In-person meetings begin at 10:30am and end at noon with a meal following.
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12 (NRSV)
If you would like to know more about being an anti-racist, check out this YouTube video: "When it comes to racism, are you a non or an anti?" https://youtu.be/FuzZzp0u66I
-Hosts for in-person gatherings are asked to provide refreshments. Lunch may be provided, or we can have a potluck.
-All Zoom meetings begin at 10:30am and end at noon.
-In-person meetings begin at 10:30am and end at noon with a meal following.
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12 (NRSV)
Next Meeting:
Saturday, March 14th - 10:30am at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Hinckley; Conversation & Coffee/DEI
Future Meetings:
April 17th: Attend the musical “Jubilee” at the Karamu House Theater
May ?:Bishop William Barber II, speaker in the Spirit of ‘76 Speaker Series, Loraincounty.com- date and location to be announced
June/July- No Meetings
August 22nd: Produce Distribution @ New Covenant, East Cleveland - Arrive at 8:00 a.m. to help unload the truck, Bring plastic bags
September 12th: Ohio Hunger Network @ New Covenant, East Cleveland
October 10th: Erasing America’s History of Racism, Location TBD
November 14th: White Christian Nationalism, Location TBD
- The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers shattered racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad, entertaining kings and queens. For centuries, the bold a cappella African American ensemble born on the campus of Fisk University has blended their rich voices together sharing a heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. “A known showman” with a “gift for stirring theatricality” (Washington Post), playwright and director Tazewell Thompson brings an innovative and heart-stirring score to life in this world premiere. With uplifting spirituals and hymns including “Wade in the Water,” “Ain’t That Good News,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” this a cappella performance with more than three dozen songs is sure to ignite audiences.
- Contact the Karamu House Box Office: 216-795-7077
May ?:Bishop William Barber II, speaker in the Spirit of ‘76 Speaker Series, Loraincounty.com- date and location to be announced
June/July- No Meetings
August 22nd: Produce Distribution @ New Covenant, East Cleveland - Arrive at 8:00 a.m. to help unload the truck, Bring plastic bags
September 12th: Ohio Hunger Network @ New Covenant, East Cleveland
October 10th: Erasing America’s History of Racism, Location TBD
November 14th: White Christian Nationalism, Location TBD
What We've Been Up To:
A Visit to the National Underground Railroad freedom center
Twenty members of your Northeastern Ohio Synod gathered together in Cincinnati on "Good Trouble Day", a day when thousands more across our nation gathered in remembrance of Congressional Representative, John Lewis.
We gathered to visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, to reflect on the impact that the sin of slavery has and continues to have on our nation.
We gathered to worship, to pray, and to build community.
We were blessed to be served authentic Cincinnati-style chili by the folks of All Saints Lutheran Church. A big thanks to Vicar Shari for organizing the meal.
We will share reflections from our trip in a Zoom Meeting on August 9th at 10:30.
One Body Many Members: Anti-racist Conversations Affinity Group began as a group called “Cross-Cultural Conversations.” The group soon changed its name to emphasize its primary focus on anti-racism. The group holds monthly meetings, partakes in sharing resources, and carries out book studies to educate members on anti-racism. Anyone is welcome to be a member, and the group is always finding ways to become more supportive and active.
We gathered to visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, to reflect on the impact that the sin of slavery has and continues to have on our nation.
We gathered to worship, to pray, and to build community.
We were blessed to be served authentic Cincinnati-style chili by the folks of All Saints Lutheran Church. A big thanks to Vicar Shari for organizing the meal.
We will share reflections from our trip in a Zoom Meeting on August 9th at 10:30.
One Body Many Members: Anti-racist Conversations Affinity Group began as a group called “Cross-Cultural Conversations.” The group soon changed its name to emphasize its primary focus on anti-racism. The group holds monthly meetings, partakes in sharing resources, and carries out book studies to educate members on anti-racism. Anyone is welcome to be a member, and the group is always finding ways to become more supportive and active.