racial reconciliation Archives - Brethren in Christ U.S.

“What is Our Role?”

Culture & Perspectives

“What is Our Role?”

“Does God call us to engage in the work of racial reconciliation, and what is our role in that work as a predominantly white congregation?” This question was posed by a typically reserved and quiet member of our congregation who felt compelled… Read On

Published May 29, 2024

A Response to Racism and Racial Injustice

A Response to Racism and Racial Injustice

The recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor and David McAtee in Kentucky, and George Floyd in Minnesota have again brought to light racism and racial injustice in the United States. As Brethren in Christ, we value all human life… Read On

Published June 12, 2020

Awareness: Our Key to Welcoming Diversity into Our Congregations

Culture & Perspectives

Awareness: Our Key to Welcoming Diversity into Our Congregations

“I think it is one of the tragedies of our nation, one of the shameful tragedies, that eleven o’clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hour, in Christian America. I definitely think the Christian… Read On

Published February 7, 2018

Racial Fungus and Charlottesville

Culture & Perspectives

Racial Fungus and Charlottesville

In light of the increasing awareness of racism in this country, BIC U.S. pastor John Walker shares about the insidiousness of racial prejudice. I like tomatoes. This year, however, I put in only one plant. I placed it in one of the older gardens… Read On

Published August 22, 2017

Bridge Builders: Tracie Hunter

Culture & Perspectives

Bridge Builders: Tracie Hunter

In a current cultural climate fraught with racial tension and division, BIC pastor Tracie Hunter shares her insights and experience reaching across the divide to bring her community closer together. Having ministered for nearly 20 years in… Read On

Published August 18, 2016

Bridge Builders: Hank Johnson

Culture & Perspectives

Bridge Builders: Hank Johnson

In a current cultural climate fraught with racial tension and division, BIC pastor Hank Johnson shares his insights and experience reaching across the divide to bring his community closer together. “I think it is one of the tragedies of our… Read On

Published August 18, 2016

Bridge Builders: Josh Crain

Culture & Perspectives

Bridge Builders: Josh Crain

In a current cultural climate fraught with racial tension and division, BIC pastor Josh Crain shares his insights and experience reaching across the divide to bring his community closer together. Here at The Meeting House, we are convinced that… Read On

Published August 18, 2016

Bridge Builders: Kurt Willems

Culture & Perspectives

Bridge Builders: Kurt Willems

In a current cultural climate fraught with racial tension and division, BIC pastor Kurt Willems shares his insights and experience reaching across the divide to bring his community closer together. At Pangea, we strive to be “a church that… Read On

Published August 18, 2016