Black History Month: Week 1

Why do we need a Racial Justice Team?

Until we live into the fullness of God’s reign, there will be division, inequity, and injustice. The Racial Justice Team strives to guide congregations, agencies, and members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod as we grow together as God’s children and live into Jesus’ calling of authentic diversity through racial justice.

Healing through Truth

Healing through Truth Vance Blackfox’s Address on Indigenous Histories and ELCA’s Efforts Submitted by Pastor Samantha Drennan, co-convenor of Racial Justice Team On November 20 at Muhlenberg College, the Red Door Roots speaker series at Muhlenberg College featured Vance Blackfox, Indigenous Theologian.  He began his presentation by thanking his ancestors – the ones he knows, and…