About Us

Charter

• Develop a church culture that is antiracist, reflective of our community’s diversity, and radically inclusive

• Provide opportunities for church and community members to learn about race and racism and become change agents against racial inequity

Activities

• Provide and promote educational resources for all ages

• Receive and respond to new ideas, resources, suggestions, and concerns from church members

• Create and attend events and forums to discuss racism, diversity, and inclusion and to express solidarity with people all too often denied justice and just treatment

• Work for the eradication of racism from our church, our denomination, our community, and the world

• Identify and ensure implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion training for leaders and volunteers to prepare them to create brave spaces and facilitate courageous conversations

• Conduct a regular survey to seek feedback from church members and other stakeholders (e.g., preschool families) to ensure that the Kirk is a welcoming environment that values every person

• Distribute updates about Kirk commitments and actions to bring marginalized people into the circle

• Partner with other community and faith groups working to resolve racial equity issues

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