Presenters Darlene O’Leary (Citizens for Public Justice) and Megan Hooft (Canada Without Poverty) lead participants from a faith foundation and a focus on faith in community, through a brief look at the impact of power and privilege.
Moving towards a way of seeing people through a human rights lens, participants learn how people can respond in ways that are just and responsive to the real needs of people impacted by poverty. Anyone involved in anti-poverty work (or wanting to be), including those with lived experience of poverty, are invited to download and view this free webinar.
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Poverty in Canada: 4 Stories (United Church of Canada)
Come listen and learn from people with lived experience of poverty. Inform anti- poverty work by learning from and becoming strategic partners with people living in poverty (rather than seeing them as a target group). People can only move from charity to justice when people with lived experience are leading the way.
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Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (United Church of Canada)
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is mentioned several times in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. What does it mean? How is it applied in Canada in relationship to resource development and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit? How does it relate to the Duty to Consult? Is it only ‘aspirational’? What are the issues that are arising? How can ‘settler peoples” stand in solidarity (e.g. responsible investment) with First Peoples in upholding FPIC?
John Dillon will provide an overview of the concept of FPIC, and together the presenters will explore the questions posed. Barbara Wilson, acting as moderator, will also speak to issues that Haida Nation and other BC First Nations are facing, particularly in respect to the Northern Gateway pipeline. Gkisedtanamoogk will bring the perspective of his Wanabaki people in relation to fracking in New Brunswick.
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We Are All Treaty People (United Church of Canada)
Two or more nations engage in treaty–making. The presenters will explore what it means to exercise the rights and responsibilities of being treaty people today.
The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (1996) said “by reconciliation we mean more than just giving effect to a treaty hunting right or securing the restoration of reserve land taken unfairly or illegally in the past. It means embracing the spirit and intent of the treaty relationship itself, a relationship of mutual trust and loyalty, as the framework for a vibrant and respectful new relationship between peoples.”
The Truth and Reconciliation Findings refer to Treaties in Calls to Action 10, 14, 18, 24, 27, 42, 45, 46iv, 57, 86, 92. Embracing treaties is a basic tenet of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which the TRC has recommended as a framework for reconciliation.
The presenters will help to consider some next steps for the church as people more fully embrace the spirit and intent of treaty relationship, and journey towards reconciliation.
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Social Entrepreneurship (United Church of Canada)
Presented by Norm Tasevski, this webinar is for people interested in ventures that advance social/environmental good. Participants develop an in-depth understanding of social enterprise models that balance financial and social/environmental objectives in sustainable and profitable ways.
Norm teaches Social Entrepreneurship at the Schulich School of Business. This course combines business knowledge to build a sustainable business model for the students own social venture and to pitch their social venture to potential investors.
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When Religion and Politics Meet: A Conversation About the Role of Religion in the Electoral Process (United Church of Christ)
This webinar explores the role of people of faith in politics, what that role may look like, and how people of faith – and houses of worship – can engage in the electoral process in a healing, respectful and responsible way. It considers the questions: What are some of the legal guidelines for participation by people of faith? What are some of the uses and misuses of religion in political campaigns, and how can people of faith promote civil, thoughtful dialogue across differences on critical issues of the day.
This on-demand webinar includes Rev. Welton Gaddy, President of the Interfaith Alliance, and K. Hollyn Hollman, general counsel, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and it explores ways that you and your congregation can become involved!
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Justice and Love in Action: Anti-racism Strategies for Preaching and Worship (Metropolitan Community Churches)
In view of ongoing unrest in the world, including but not limited to racialized violence in the U.S., as well as the distress many felt during and after the MCC General Conference, especially as it may have reflected the continuing power of white privilege/supremacy, misogyny, and U.S. domination/imperialism, the need to help clergy address racism in preaching and liturgy seems more acute than ever.
Utilizing presentations and discussion, this two-part webinar series began with the importance of self-reflection and awareness. Anti-racism resources and strategies utilized in MCC congregations were presented, along with how this work impacts pastors and the congregation. Participants gained skills for facilitating conversations about racism and white privilege. Specific resources were identified. These webinars were facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline and Rev. Dr. Elijah C. Nealy and can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
Watch Part 1 of Justice and Love in Action
Watch Part 2 of Justice and Love in Action
Book Study: Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God (Metropolitan Community Churches)
The book Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God (Orbis Books, 2015) was written by Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas (Episcopal priest and professor at Goucher College, Maryland) as one black mother’s response to the killing of Trayvon Martin and others. She goes back into the history of the United States and its colonial origins to demonstrate that white privilege and entitlement have been part of the American “DNA” since the inception of our republic.
After situating the current context historically, Douglas then offers some theological thoughts about how the Justice of God intersects with the treatment of black bodies. Her discussion is provocative yet measured; she is not a radical voice calling for anarchy or revolution in the streets, but rather a mother wondering if her son will return to her alive when he goes out for an evening with his friends.
This book group will be conducted in six installments and facilitated by Rev. Dr. Tom Bohache and Rev. Elder Diane Fisher on Tuesdays from 4 October through 8 November, 2016, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM US Eastern Time (8:00 – 9:30 PM UTC) in Adobe Connect.
Registration is limited to 15 and at a fee of $50 USD.
Click here to register. Continuing education credit applies for clergy, but this is open to all. The book is available at Amazon.com in both paperback and electronic formats.
MCC Emerging Church Training – Part 1 in Four Modules (Metropolitan Community Churches)
Goals of the Training Program:
- Orientation to MCC and the Emerging Church Program
- Tools to create diverse and inclusive MCC churches
- Build organizational skills directly related to not-for- profit formation
- Learn how to inspire and empower small groups and volunteers
- Increase personal awareness as a ministry leader
- Form a Proposal or Action Plan for a specific Emerging Church
- Build a cohort of colleagues engaged in MCC Emerging Church Development
Part 1 will focus on Goals 1-4
Training Program Format:
The Emerging Churches Training program is offered in two parts, four (4) modules for each part, designed as a collaborative experience with synchronous and asynchronous learning activities and specific tasks to equip the Church Developer. The hybrid presents modes of engagement to meet various learning styles.
Part 1, is an On Demand self-guided mixture of online readings, videos, toolkits and reflection questions. After each of the four (4) modules, participants are offered a syncronous touch point.
Part 2 adds webinars and cohort conversations to the readings, videos, and toolkits, Those who complete Part 1 are eligible to enroll in Part 2.
Part One
Four modules with video, readings, toolkit and reflection questions for each module that is engaged On Demand at the participants pace. This is an asynchronous approach that allows for consultation following each module.
- Orientation to MCC in the 21st Century – In this session, participants with, or without, previous MCC experiences can engage materials and reflect upon what ministry, mission, community, and church may mean as the 21stcentury unfolds
- Introduction to the MCC Emerging Church Models – The landscape of new church development includes multiple models and in this session many methods and models are discussed including options for MCC Emerging Churches.
- Building through Diversity – Intersections of race, orientation, gender identity, class, ability, theology, culture, and language all form a unique community of faith. These intersections affect each community and are building blocks for an effective MCC Emerging Church.
- Core Team and Small Group formation – exploring dynamics and leadership skills to form a Core Team and then Small Groups in order to create a new church.
Cost for Part 1 is $40. Click here to register. After payment has been made you’ll be able to view all materials.
Module 1 – Orientation
Readings (PDF on Google Drive)
- Welcome to MCC
- Strategic Plan Brochure
- MCC Statement of Faith Full Report
- Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson – LMR Lecture 2014
- A church visit Epiphany
- What does it take to be an MCC church developer
Videos
- Modern vandalism of an MCC, August, GA, USA
- MCC in the 21st century – Video by Rev. Rachelle Brown
Optional: Movie “Call Me Troy” download in English and with Spanish subtitles
Assignment – Submit Module 1 Reflection Questions document (Word doc in Google Drive)
Module 2 Intro to MCC Emerging Church Program
Readings (Available on Google Drive)
- MCC Emerging Church Process Folder
- Emerging Church Development Guide
- Glossary
- Modern Church Movements
- Modern Church Movements & MCC (PowerPoint)
- Dear Church – Article
- Churches Could Fill Their Pews – Article
- Modern Church Movements Select Bibliography
Toolkit (Review – download for future referrals)
- MCC Emerging Church Process Folder
- Emerging Church Development Guide
- Glossary
- Partnership Covenant
Video (Available on Google Drive)
Module 2 Models – Video by Rev. Rachelle Brown
Assignment – Submit Module 2 Reflection Questions document (Word doc in Google Drive)
Module 3 – Diversity
Readings (Available on Google Drive)
- Multicultural Readings Folder
- Diversity and Inclusion Working Definitions
- 3 things you might not have considered about Multiculturalism
- Doehring – Introduction
- Post Colonial Theology Folder
- Postcolonialism.Kwok
- Cheng -Rainbow Theology Ch 6-7
- Postcolonialsm and Liberation
Toolkits for Ministry (Review – download for future referrals)
- Be Inclusive – Gender Identity
- Be Inclusive – Language Training
- Be Inclusive – One Sheet Handouts
Video (Available on Google Drive)
Module 3 – Diversity and Inclusion – Video by Rev. Rachelle Brown
Assignment – Submit Module 3 Reflection Questions document (Word doc in Google Drive)
Module 4 – Core Team and Small Group Formation
Readings (Available on Google Drive) Module 4
- Core Team Formation Folder
- 7 proven insights for Leading Volunteers – Article
- Innovate – Leadership Article
- Moving from Leadership 1-0 to 2-0
- 7 tips for planting a New community – Marketing article
- Chapters – Expotential by Ferguson
- MCC Confidentiality Agreeement
- Small Group and Ministry Team Formation Folder
- Guidelines for Dialogue
- Introduction to Ministries and Teams development
- Welcome Team Formation
- Sample – Thank you for attending – template
Toolkits – Small Group Resources (Review – download for future referrals)
Films and Books
Holy Conversation Series
Video (Available on Google Drive)
Module 4 – Core Team and Small Groups – Video by Rev. Rachelle Brown
Assignment – Submit Module 4 Reflection Questions document (Word doc in Google Drive)
White Privilege: Let’s Talk (Center for Progressive Renewal)
The United Church of Christ has released their curriculum, “White Privilege: Let’s talk. A Resource for Transformational Dialogue” and The Center for Progressive Renewal has provided an invitation that allows you to work through the curriculum through their online learning platform. They’ve developed an online course that includes an online discussion board and access to their webinar series from June 2016. This series featured the authors of the curriculum, John Dorhauer, Traci Blackmon, DaVita McAllister, Stephen G. Ray, Jr. and John Paddock in conversation with CPR Founder and Director, Cameron Trimble.
The cost of the course is “Pay What You Wish”, and they’ve included some suggested prices for you to consider. Based on your payment and need, they will offer custom online classrooms to allow you to access the course in a private setting tailored to Small Group (5 – 20 students), Congregation (20 to 300 Students), or Multi-Church (300 – 2000 students)
Watch these White Privilege on-demand videos by clicking on the links below:
A Brief Overview – Rev. Day McCallister
Spiritual Autobiography through the Lens of Race – John Paddock
Whiteness as the Norm – Da Vita D. McAllister
Whiteness as Cash Value – Traci Blackmon
On Being an Ally – Stephen Ray
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