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Public witness and informational/training events

Official logo for The United Methodist Church's “Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom” initiative. (Image created by United Methodist Communications.)
Official logo for The United Methodist Church's “Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom” initiative. (Image created by United Methodist Communications.)

United Methodists across the United States are putting action behind the promise “United Methodists Stand Against Racism.” Check this calendar often for upcoming and archived events and learning opportunities. Send items to be considered for inclusion to [email protected]. In most instances, opportunities listed will be those provided or promoted by episcopal areas, annual conferences, general agencies, officially recognized caucuses or colleges and universities related to The United Methodist Church.

Archived

'Navigating 2 Viruses: Regathering in the Midst of Racism and Pandemic', June 9 (Discipleship Ministries)

Announcement of 'Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom' initiative, June 19 (Council of Bishops)

'Service of Lament', June 24 (Council of Bishops, General Commission on Religion and Race (General Board of Church and Society, Discipleship Ministries, United Methodist Communications)

'Prophetic Speech: An Anti-Racism Workshop', June 25 (Glendale United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tennessee)

'Dismantlng Racism: Pressing on to Freedom' Town Hall Conversation 1, July 1 (Council of Bishops, General Commission on Religion and Race, General Board of Church and Society, United Methodist Women)

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