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 Is today's
dream becoming
tomorrow's
reality?
Women of the
Evangelical
Lutheran Church
in America, by
action of the
triennial
convention,
is committed to
developing an
anti-racist
identity, and
antiracism
programming is a
priority for the
organization and
its
executive board.
Following
participation in
our "Today's
Dream:
Tomorrow's
Reality" (TDTR)
anti-racism
training in
1997, 96 women
accepted this
specialized
ministry as
their own and
said "yes" to
sharing their
specific gifts
as TDTR workshop
leaders. Their
commitment means
that today's
dream truly may
become
tomorrow's
reality. |
What do the workshops
offer?
TDTR
workshops are
available in many
areas. Workshop
leaders can adapt
basic workshop
materials to your
needs and provide
workshops of varying
lengths. A one-day
workshop features:
a Bible study based on
Acts 10, which begins
each of four sessions;
definition of "racism"
and recognizing God's
call to battle against
it; and
introductions to
concepts of
"institutional
racism," "white
privilege" and
"cultural
conditioning."
How are
workshops
arranged?
A workshop
should include
at least 10
people to allow
for effective
group
interaction.
Groups who wish
to host a
workshop are
asked to provide
travel expenses,
as well as meals
and lodging for
workshop
leaders. In
addition, you
will need to
work with the
workshop
facilitator(s)
to secure
printed
resources.
The quickest way
to learn whether
there are
trained leaders
in your area is
to
e-mail us.
You also may ask
your synodical
women's
organization
president for
the names of
your synodical
anti-racism team
members.
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Rosa Parks
was
re-ported
to have
said: Each
person
must live
his or her
life as a
model for
others.
If we can
manage to
live in
such a
way, we
can change
the world.
We will
stumble
and make
mistakes
but, if we
keep
getting
back up
and keep
moving in
the
direction
of
com-passion
and
healing,
we will
change the
world. |
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What does the future
hold?
We made a beginning
with TDTR. This is our
start. There is a
great deal more to
learn and do in the
area of antiracism.
Women of the ELCA is
committed to learning
what developing an
anti-racist identity
means to us as
individuals, as
congregational units,
as synodical
organizations, as a
whole. Hope for the
future continues to
grow. We trust the God
of our Baptism as we
commit ourselves to
growth in this
ministry and in our
faith so we may
promote healing and
wholeness in the
church, the society,
and the world.
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As a community of women
created in the image of
God,
called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and
empowered by the Holy Spirit,
we commit ourselves to
grow in faith, affirm our gifts,
support one another in our
callings,
engage in ministry and action, and
promote healing and wholeness
in the church,
the society, and
the world. |
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What workshop participants
say about TDTR: |
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The workshop was wonderful. ... I could tell that the Holy Spirit was at work
— the facilitators take their commitment very seriously and have prayed for guidance
— you could tell; it came out in their
presentations. |
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I felt this workshop was very valuable. ... It validated a lot of things people of color already know, but it was so nice to feel safe to talk about this issue with my white sisters in Christ." |
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The workshop was well balanced, and gives me hope that we can all work toward a common goal."
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