What does it mean to move beyond good intentions and into faithful action? In this article, Pastor Samantha Drennan reflects on the Synod’s racial justice journey, including the formation of the Racial Justice Team and learning practical ways to respond to racism through conversation and accountability.
The ELCA’s AMMPARO initiative—“Accompanying Migrants with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunities”—responds to the urgent needs of children and families fleeing violence, poverty, and displacement in Central America. The NEPA Synod’s Racial Justice Team is seeking an AMMPARO liaison to help strengthen this vital ministry through communication, connection, and advocacy.
This webpage offers resources and educational materials related to honoring and supporting Indigenous Peoples Day
Wear Orange on September 30 This summer the ELCA Churchwide Assembly passed a memorial to address the legacies of our church’s role in Indian Boarding Schools. For 150 years, over 500 Indian boarding schools operated…
Racial Justice is Something I Didn’t Sign Up For!
“Pastor, it’s a shame that we have school districts that have so many minorities.”
This was one of the most heartbreaking comments I’ve ever heard. I serve in Schuylkill County, which is at the last census 90.7% white in its population and 3.8% black, and also 3.3% Hispanic. Yes, I am aware that this adds up to 97.8, and the rest of that is designated as “other”. That comment that you read above? It came not from any parishioner I’ve had, but from someone who attended a funeral that I had led.
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