Let’s Talk Race: a Beginner’s Guide to Conversations about Race is an introductory course looking at the spiritual, historical, and societal impacts of race in America and specifically the church. The goal for this class is for you to leave with knowledge of your neighbor, empathy for your neighbor and solidarity with your neighbor.

Ground Rules:
We believe good conversations need clear ground rules. To help create a safe, respectful space, we’ve outlined a few guidelines you’ll agree to when you register.

1. I commit to being present and engaged, understanding that sometimes there are conflicts that do arise.
2. I commit to respect my facilitators and fellow classmates by using “I statements,” listening to understand, and avoiding sweeping declarative statements.
3. I commit to the confidentiality of the conversations that take place in my class.
4. I commit to doing my part in allowing each person to have their voice heard.

Let’s Talk Race: a Beginner’s Guide to Conversations about Race is an introductory course looking at the biblical, historical, and societal impacts of race in America and specifically the church. The goal for this class is for you to leave with a better understanding and an intrinsic motivation to work toward racial reconciliation and justice in your church and your spheres of influence.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Each class is 5 sessions (meeting weekly).
• Each session is 1.5 hours.
• Your group will meet at the same time every week.
• There will be minimal weekly homework.
• Each class starts with 15-20 minutes of discussion, followed by 45-50 minutes of teaching, and ending with 15-20 minutes of discussion.
• Expect to have a safe place to ask questions and have hard conversations about race.
• We invite everyone to “Donate What You Can” to help cover our costs.

Ground Rules:
We believe in the power of conversation. In any good conversation, there are ground rules that people intuitively agree to. Usually these are unspoken, but in the interest of creating healthy, nuanced dialogue, we have created a few that help govern our time together. You will be asked to agree to these when you register:

1. I commit to being present and engaged, understanding that sometimes there are conflicts that do arise.
2. I commit to respect my facilitators and fellow classmates by using “I statements,” listening to understand, and avoiding sweeping declarative statements.
3. I commit to the confidentiality of the conversations that take place in my class.
4. I commit to doing my part in allowing each person to have their voice heard.