In this election year, how might our Lutheran faith shape our thinking, acting, and voting on major issues? Ponder timely ELCA social teachings and to learn tips for leading discussions in your own community. October 22: Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture — Dr. Richard Perry, emeritus faculty, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Join Arizona Faith Network’s study Isabel Wilkerson's masterful portrait of an unseen racial justice phenomenon in America. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.

Join Arizona Faith Network’s study Isabel Wilkerson's masterful portrait of an unseen racial justice phenomenon in America. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.

Join Arizona Faith Network’s study Isabel Wilkerson's masterful portrait of an unseen racial justice phenomenon in America. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.

Join Arizona Faith Network’s study Isabel Wilkerson's masterful portrait of an unseen racial justice phenomenon in America. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.

Join Arizona Faith Network’s study Isabel Wilkerson's masterful portrait of an unseen racial justice phenomenon in America. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.

“I have recognized that the thing that is mine to do in this moment is to create space for conversation and to amplify the voices and stories of those who are being so deeply and traumatically impacted. Maybe you don’t know where to start and who to listen to or what to do. My hope is that these conversations provide some insight and an invitation to you so that you can find what is yours to do.”

Leaders are invited to an anti-racism training workshop each Saturday in May, 2021. The 1.5 hour workshops are led by Reverend Joan Crawford, whose ministry includes promoting interracial healing and dialogue. Spiritual leaders will be equipped to engage in conversations within their communities.

The program invites us all to consider the nature of democracy and the subtle, explicit, historic and contemporary issues that shape this essential national ideal. From the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at ASU.

Join Sarah Morris from Our Saviour's and Pastor Sarah from Grace for a discussion about how our social location shapes our experiences in a nation marred by racism, sexism, and classism.

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

A virtual series titled “Open Conversations about Race” beginning August 11 via Zoom, hosted by the Grand Canyon Synod. These conversations are a safe and thoughtful space where you and others in the synod can wrestle with questions and talk with each other. 

Join synod leaders from Region 2 for a panel dialogue on how racism, sexism, bullying, anti-LGBTQIA rhetoric shows up in our spaces, and how the intersection of identities plays into this.

A virtual series titled “Open Conversations about Race” beginning August 11 via Zoom, hosted by the Grand Canyon Synod. These conversations are a safe and thoughtful space where you and others in the synod can wrestle with questions and talk with each other. 

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

"This book is much-needed and timely. It is more than a primer on racism. It is a comprehensive conversation guide." — National Review of Books

On the last day of National African Immigrant Heritage Month, learn about the journey many Black Africans make to the U.S. to escape persecution—and the journey some are forced to make back via deportation.

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic reflect the impact of structural racism in our country. It is critical for our faith communities to confront and dismantle racism and advocate for racially equitable public policies. Workshop by the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) Racial Justice Working Group.

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

"This book is much-needed and timely. It is more than a primer on racism. It is a comprehensive conversation guide." — National Review of Books

Our moment in time is pivotal. Movements around the globe are aligning for powerful action toward climate, justice, holding racial justice at the heart of the struggle to protect Earth's fragile climate. Bill McKibben is recognized around the globe as a foremost leader in that struggle. His address for PLTS Founder’s Day will draw the links between racial, climate well-being, divestment/reinvestment, and the call of the church.

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

A virtual series titled “Open Conversations about Race” beginning August 11 via Zoom, hosted by the Grand Canyon Synod. These conversations are a safe and thoughtful space where you and others in the synod can wrestle with questions and talk with each other. 

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

Discussion of The Hate U Give, the film based on Angie Thomas’ novel. The movie follows Starr Carter, a 16-yr-old girl living in the fictional, black neighborhood of Garden Heights, but attending a predominantly white private school, and the fallout that ensues after she witnesses a police shooting. You are encouraged to watch the film (available on most digital platforms) prior to attending the Discussion Group.

Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.

A virtual series titled “Open Conversations about Race” beginning August 11 via Zoom, hosted by the Grand Canyon Synod. These conversations are a safe and thoughtful space where you and others in the synod can wrestle with questions and talk with each other. 

This interactive dialogue will focus the idea of White Wokeness. What does it mean to be white? How do we deconstruct Whiteness? Where do we see ourselves on the wokeness spectrum?