As a Jesus Christ movement for unity, justice, and peace,
the Ohio Council of Churches invites congregations to participate in
the 4th annual Anti-Racism Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Anti-Racism Sunday is an opportunity for congregations to publicly declare during their Sunday morning worship services that racism is a sin that is incompatible with God’s vision for humanity. It is also an opportunity for us to build relationships with other Christians and people from other faith and civic realms to create listening experiences that seek to do no harm as we work to eradicate racism and heal from its wounds. All congregations are welcome to participate.
On October 20, you are invited to join on YouTube for a special Antiracism Sunday worship service featuring a message from Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins, the Conference Minister of the Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ and President of the Ohio Council of Churches Governing Board.
The Ohio Council of Churches will provide suggestions for an adult sermon, biblical readings, and Sunday school lessons and activities for different age groups that speak to this focus, as well as resources for individuals interested in learning more about antiracism as a practice and movement.
Click here for worship and other resources
To RSVP for the online worship experience, please click here.
To register your congregation for participation in Antiracism Sunday, please click here.
The late James Baldwin once said, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” As empowered by the Holy Spirit, together we will face racism and work to dismantle it in all of its forms.
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