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COUNCIL FOCUS:
The North Carolina Council of Churches has a long and rich history of commitment to racial justice and human rights for all persons regardless of ethnicity or culture. From the vision of H. Shelton Smith in 1935 to create an "interdenominational agency to deal with problems of social justice, racial relations. or problems that confront the churches", to modeling ecumenical interracial participation and governance in the 1940's and 1950's, lobbying for passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, and ongoing advocacy for issues affecting all people of color, the Council has stood firm in its support and work for racial justice.
In 2003 the Council offered two workshops in Statesville and Wilson on programs and resources available to churches wishing to do antiracism training.
The Council's African-American Advisory Caucus is made up of the African-American members of the Executive Board. The Caucus works to increase the Council's outreach to the black community while increasing the involvement of traditionally African-American denominations in our work.
The Carolina Justice Policy Center and its co-sponsors cordially invite you to a forum entitled ‘Race & the Death Penalty: A Social & Religious Movement.’
Darryl Hunt and Reverend Juan Mendez will be the featured speakers. Darryl Hunt served 18 years behind bars for a crime that he did not commit. Because of a dedicated team of attorneys and a faithful group of community leaders, Darryl finally gained his freedom and was fully exonerated in 2004. Reverend Juan Mendez was part of the group that fought for Darryl’s freedom and will speak about the need for community engagement.
Race & the Death Penalty: A Social & Religious Movement
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 – 6:30pm
Shaw University – Main Campus
Leonard Hall – Lecture Room
Raleigh, NC
RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
Units in Acts of Faith: Resources for Prophetic Worship (worship aids, scripture commentary, prayers, litanies, hymn suggestions, and issue-based statistics and facts).
"The Same Lord Is Lord of All: Racism & Reconciliation"
"I Will Pour Out My Spirit On AQll Flesh: Native American Spirituality in North Carolina"
"An Introduction to Racism" workshops are available through the Council's Community Forum Series. Council staff and members of Executive Board are available to present workshops that cover the following topics: racism (individual, institutional, overt, and unconscious), prejudice, privilege, the church's role in the history of racism in the United States , how to "unlearn" racism, and sharing models of interracial congregational partnerships.
Click here for more information about the Community Forum Series.
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