The Antiracism Commission is responsible for evaluating and recommending antiracism workshops and trainings that meet the diocesan requirements for clergy and lay leaders. The commission also negotiates diocese-subsidized rates for Episcopal clergy, lay leaders, and staff. Current trainings offered by Crossroads Antiracism and Organizing are described below. Please see Instructions on How to Register on Crossroads Website…
Antiracism
Reporting on Resolution F-185: Commitment to Antiracism Work in Congregations
Resolution F-185 , approved at the 2022 Diocesan Convention, calls on all congregations in the diocese to take specific steps to overcome racism and build the antiracist identity of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, in fulfillment of our Baptismal covenant to seek and serve Christ in all persons, strive for justice and peace among all…
Crossroads Antiracism Training August 2 – 4 in Chicago
The Antiracism Commission of the Diocese (ARC) has partnered with Crossroads to offer a robust antiracism training at a diocesan-subsidized rate. From Wednesday, August 2 to Friday, August 4, Crossroads will host a training titled From White Supremacy Toward Liberation: Building Shared Analysis to Transform Institutions at the Illinois Facilities Fund (333 S. Wabash Ave.,…
Resurrection Hope: One Book, One Diocese Discussion Recording
On April 25, people from across the Diocese of Chicago gathered on Zoom to discuss Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter by the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and canon theologian at the Washington National Cathedral. A recording of the conversation with Bishop…
Crossroads Antiracism Training June 8-10 in Chicago
The Antiracism Commission of the Diocese (ARC) has partnered with Crossroads to offer a robust antiracism training at a diocesan-subsidized rate. From Thursday, June 8 to Saturday, June 10, Crossroads will host a training titled From White Supremacy Toward Liberation: Building Shared Analysis to Transform Institutions at St. Paul & the Redeemer in Hyde Park….
One Book, One Diocese
On April 13 and 25, people from across the Diocese of Chicago will gather on Zoom to discuss Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter by the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and canon theologian at the Washington National Cathedral. Douglas will speak about…