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Because the beloved community is what God intends for us, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is engaging in an ongoing campaign to share a wealth of antiracism resources with the greater church. As part of the Facing Racism campaign, books, worship suggestions, studies, training sessions and other events are posted here to assist in equipping your congregation in its work against racism.
This month, as the Church prepares to celebrate Native American Day on Sept. 22, we offer resources related to the Doctrine of Discovery. For more than five centuries, the doctrine and the laws based upon it have legalized the theft of land, labor and resources from indigenous peoples, and systematically denied their human rights. The 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the PC(USA) called the church to confess its complicity and repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery. The action also called for a review of the history of the doctrine and the writing of a report on the doctrine to be made to the 223rd General Assembly (2018).
Call to action: Plan an educational event with your congregation using resources related to the Doctrine of Discovery, including worship suggestions, videos or other resources that are available here.
Let us know if your congregation is hosting an event focusing on antiracism, diversity or racial justice. Please submit your event information by clicking here so we can feature it on the Facing Racism web page.
May God bless your witness as you share these antiracism resources on your website, in e-newsletters and on social media, and as you help equip Presbyterians to engage in issues of racism. Thank you for joining together in the efforts of the Church to become the community of faith God calls us to be.
Yours in Christ,
PC(USA) Communications Directors
This month, as the Church prepares to celebrate Native American Day on Sept. 22, we offer resources related to the Doctrine of Discovery. For more than five centuries, the doctrine and the laws based upon it have legalized the theft of land, labor and resources from indigenous peoples, and systematically denied their human rights. The 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the PC(USA) called the church to confess its complicity and repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery. The action also called for a review of the history of the doctrine and the writing of a report on the doctrine to be made to the 223rd General Assembly (2018).
Call to action: Plan an educational event with your congregation using resources related to the Doctrine of Discovery, including worship suggestions, videos or other resources that are available here.
Let us know if your congregation is hosting an event focusing on antiracism, diversity or racial justice. Please submit your event information by clicking here so we can feature it on the Facing Racism web page.
May God bless your witness as you share these antiracism resources on your website, in e-newsletters and on social media, and as you help equip Presbyterians to engage in issues of racism. Thank you for joining together in the efforts of the Church to become the community of faith God calls us to be.
Yours in Christ,
PC(USA) Communications Directors
