Sacred Ground
A Film Based Dialogue Series on Race and Faith
The clergy of St. James invite you to join them in participating in “Sacred Ground.”
Although our dialogue series has already begun, we are still welcoming members to access the material and work through this powerful curriculum by the Episcopal Church on the subject of race and faith.
In the course of this 10 part series we will read materials and view videos which could transform our hearts and enlighten us as fellow human beings. Each part of the series is rich with reading and viewing. So, we are allowing a whole month for each section to help participants take it all in. Each month starting June 24 we will meet in "Dialogue Circles" to discuss our experience of the materials. The link to these Zoom meetings is HERE.
To read more click HERE.
If you would like access to the rich array of course materials, please sign up in the form below.
Although our dialogue series has already begun, we are still welcoming members to access the material and work through this powerful curriculum by the Episcopal Church on the subject of race and faith.
In the course of this 10 part series we will read materials and view videos which could transform our hearts and enlighten us as fellow human beings. Each part of the series is rich with reading and viewing. So, we are allowing a whole month for each section to help participants take it all in. Each month starting June 24 we will meet in "Dialogue Circles" to discuss our experience of the materials. The link to these Zoom meetings is HERE.
To read more click HERE.
If you would like access to the rich array of course materials, please sign up in the form below.
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Fr. Mark writes,
“When I was preaching on Pentecost I was struck by how the disciples were able to speak to the crowd in words that each could comprehend. Parthians, Medes, Libyans, Cretans and Arabs were all addressed in a language that they could understand. I don’t feel able to do that when it comes to matters of race and racial injustice. Whatever words I use will be understood by some people in one way and taken to mean something else by others. I can’t speak in a language that all can understand. I acknowledge that this often leaves me unable to speak about things which I should able to address. I acknowledge too that I have benefitted from white privilege. And I’m mindful that I live in a town which has a troubled history when it comes to matters of race. I want to be able to learn to speak about race in America. There are some things which are too important to leave unsaid. So, I am committed to completing the “Sacred Ground” course. I hope that others will join me in this endeavor.” |
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Dialogue Circles
Beginning on Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 pm, we will be getting together once a month on a Wednesday evening online via Zoom for our “Dialogue Circle” meetings. This will be our 10 month journey together. When you click "Register Me In Sacred Ground" above you will be sent to a hidden page for the link and password to review the material before we meet. Questions? email Mo. Rebecca rebecca@sjbts.org. Dates of Dialogue Circles: 6:30 pm on Wednesdays using the Zoom link HERE June 24: Session 1 July 22: Session 2 August 19: Session 3 September 16: Session 4 October 21: Session 5 November 18: Session 6 December 16: Session 7 January 20: Session 8 February 24: Session 9 March 17: Session 10 |
Mo. Rebecca writes,
“As followers of Jesus we are being asked to listen and learn more deeply than ever when it comes to matters of race, justice, and inequality. The Sacred Ground curriculum offers us that opportunity." 
Two Books to Read
Participants are asked to read these two books as part of the Sacred Ground curriculum. Waking Up White by Debby Irving Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman Follow the links to purchase them online. |