Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:30am – Noon, to introduce a ReFreshed, ReFormulated, ReEnergized Living the Pledge Workshop!
Instead of 2 full Saturdays, we will offer the full curriculum in smaller chunks over the course of 6 sessions, some of which will be self-directed, and the session dates will be determined by consensus of the facilitators and participants.
When we meet in person we will,
Continue to offer Large Group overviews of Racism in the US and especially in Richmond
Continue Small Group deeper dives
Offer and encourage more discussion and participation
We’ll invite deeper personal investigation for the parts that are self-directed.
We are even hoping to offer some pertinent field trips!
Again, join us on Saturday, August 22 at 9:30 to begin your journey to End Racism!
An in-person Living the Pledge workshop series has been scheduled for 2026! It will take place 9:00am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, February 21 & 28, 2026, at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Richmond, VA. It is open to anyone who lives in the Greater Richmond, VA, area, and registration is open! You must attend both days.
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the three modules we will cover that day. Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We may use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smartphone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist, and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering. The registration deadline is Febraury 19, 2026.
We hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
An in-person Living the Pledge workshop series has been scheduled for 2025! It will take place 9:00am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, November 8 & 15, 2025, at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Richmond, VA. It is open to anyone who lives in the Greater Richmond, VA, area, and registration is open! You must attend both days.
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the three modules we will cover that day. Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We may use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smartphone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist, and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering. The registration deadline is November 6, 2025.
We hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
Our next in-person Living the Pledge workshop series has been scheduled! It will take place 9:00am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, February 8 and 22, 2025, at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Richmond, VA. It is open to anyone who lives in the Greater Richmond, VA, area and registration is open! You must attend both days.
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the three modules we will cover that day. Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We may use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smart phone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering. The registration deadline is February 1, 2025 or until spaces are filled.
Hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
Watch our website for news on our next offering. Thank you for your understanding.
We have scheduled two opportunities to take part in the Living the Pledge workshop this Fall!
An in-person workshop will take place Saturdays, September 21 and October 5, 2024, at Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059. 9am – 4:30pm. You must attend both days. We’ll provide coffee, tea, water, light snacks; please bring your own lunch. Childcare available upon request. $60 registration (scholarship assistance available).
By popular demand, an online workshop! 6 weekly sessions, Tuesdays, September 24 – November 12; 6:30-8:30pm ET. (No session Oct 15 or Nov 5.) $60 registration (scholarship assistance available).
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the modules we will cover that day. (3 modules each in-person session; 1 module each online session.) Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We will use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smart phone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community. Instructions for accessing this free app will be provided.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering.
Hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
The Richmond Pledge to End Racism is hosting an in-person half-day retreat at Richmond Hill on March 23, 2024, 9am – 1pm. There is no cost to attend but space is limited and registration is required..
The retreat will consist primarily of two parts:
A tour and discussion of Richmond Hill’s Dwelling of Enslaved Africans and “Transcending Walls” mural
Speak Up! practice in small groups with brand new scenarios
We will gather at 9am at Richmond Hill (2209 E Grace St) and begin the tour promptly at 9:15am. Our tour guide is Dr. Lauranett Lee, Social Justice Coordinator for Richmond Hill, American historian, educator, author, and the founding curator for African American History at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
Together, the Dwelling and Wall tell a powerful story — one of reckoning with the history of the land we live on as we imagine a future of justice and peace.
Following the hour-long tour, we will have an opportunity to debrief and then move into small groups for Speak Up! where we will use role playing as a tool to help us practice speaking up to bigotry with real-world scenarios. The Speak Up! practice will be facilitated by Wendy DeGroat and Nikki Rovner.
Stopping everyday bigotry starts with speaking up when you hear it – and speaking up is a lot easier if you can practice in a safe space with people who are committed to building a community that is more inclusive and welcoming.
We will conclude our morning together with some personal reflection time and then lunch at Richmond Hill. After lunch, you are welcome to depart or may chose to stay at Richmond Hill to continue to reflect on the experience.
Reply to this email with questions, or click the button to register.
We will reschedule for the Fall. Thank you for your understanding.
Our next in-person Living the Pledge workshop series has been scheduled! It will take place 9:00am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, May 4 & 18, 2024, at Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Glen Allen, VA. It is open to anyone who lives in the Greater Richmond, VA, area and registration is open! You must attend both days.
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the three modules we will cover that day. Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We may use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smart phone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering. The registration deadline is April 29, 2024 or until spaces are filled.
Hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
An in-person Living the Pledge workshop series has been scheduled for 2024! It will take place 9:00am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, February 10 & 24, 2024, at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Richmond, VA. It is open to anyone who lives in the Greater Richmond, VA, area and registration is open! You must attend both days. Childcare is available.
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the three modules we will cover that day. Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We may use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smart phone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering. The registration deadline is February 4, 2024.
Hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
An in-person Living the Pledge workshop series has been scheduled for 2023! It will take place 9:00am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, November 4 & 18, 2023, at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Richmond, VA. It is open to anyone who lives in the Greater Richmond, VA, area and registration is open! You must attend both days.
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the three modules we will cover that day. Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We may use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smart phone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering. The registration deadline is November 2, 2023.
Hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
The first in-person workshop series has been scheduled for 2023! It will take place 9:00am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, April 15 & 29, 2023, at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Richmond, VA. It is open to anyone who lives in the Greater Richmond, VA, area and registration is open! You must attend both days.
Before each session, participants will be asked to prepare by reading articles and watching videos that cover the major topics of the three modules we will cover that day. Participants will be assigned to a small group that will meet for about half the time.
Sessions will also include large group presentations and conversations. We may use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation software accessed via a smart phone, throughout the various sessions to help us share insights with one another and build community.
Space will be limited. Should the workshop fill up, we will maintain a waitlist and those on it will be first in line to register for the next offering.
Hope you will help us spread the word, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to participate in a Living the Pledge workshop, please make plans to join us!
