The Episcopal Church in CT is launching a “Season of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation,” to last a minimum of two years, with the initial goals of:
· introducing foundational concepts, language, and tools to help encourage and enable congregations to begin opening hearts and minds;
· recognizing the reality of white supremacy and bias against people of color;
· and awakening Episcopalians in Connecticut to the need for concerted action to address the ongoing injustice of the racial divide.
The second Sunday of February is set aside as a Day of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation, during which parishes are asked to begin a conversation about the sin of racism in our lives and in the world by hosting a forum on racial healing, justice, and reconciliation, utilizing video and discussion questions from the Joint Session on Racial Reconciliation from the 2018 General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
Each parish will submit a simple report to the Mission Council, with their annual Parochial Reports detailing how they have engaged in conversation, study, and action regarding racial healing, justice, reconciliation, and the sin of racism.
Prayer (For the Human Family - BCP):
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and
confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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