Tag: anti-racism

  • In 2019, we will end racism!

    In 2019, we will end racism!

    Yes, we know it isn’t a realistic goal to end racism in this coming year, but with this vision and your commitment, together we can make it clear that racism in all its forms is unacceptable in the Greater Richmond area. It starts with making a pledge about what you

    will do in the next year.

    To help you define your personal commitment, we will be offering two Living the Pledge Workshops in the first quarter of 2019:

    • January 19 and 26, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Glen Allen, 11105 Cauthorne Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059.
    • March 2 and 16, 2019, 9:15 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church 1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221.

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    The primary goal of this workshop is to develop confidence in our abilities to:

    • Integrate the Richmond Pledge into our daily lives;
    • Recognize and challenge systemic racism;
    • Confront racism and bias in our everyday lives, and
    • Take leadership in ending racism in our community, our culture, and our lives.

    As part of the workshop, participants develop a community of support and an understanding of how to use support in deepening our work in building a just and equitable multicultural world.

    The only way to end racism is for people to come together and demand equity and justice for all. Join us today.

  • Join us Nov 3 and 17 for Living the Pledge Workshop

    Join us Nov 3 and 17 for Living the Pledge Workshop

    Join us November 3 and 17 for the next Living the Pledge workshop to be held at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221.

    The primary goal of this workshop is to develop confidence in our abilities to:

    • Integrate the Richmond Pledge into our daily lives
    • Recognize and challenge systemic racism
    • Confront racism and bias in our everyday lives, and
    • Take leadership in ending racism in our community, our culture, and our lives

    As part of the workshop, participants develop a community of support and an understanding of how to use support in deepening our work in building a just and equitable multicultural world.

    For more information and to register, visit Living the Pledge Workshop.

  • Richmond faith communities invited to join the Pledge to End Racism – Workshop Oct 6 and 20, 2018

    Richmond faith communities invited to join the Pledge to End Racism – Workshop Oct 6 and 20, 2018

    Members of the first Living the Pledge Class - Spring 2015Since 2015, over 250 people from throughout the Greater Richmond Region have taken part in a workshop called “Living the Pledge to End Racism.”  The Richmond Pledge to End Racism is a personal pledge based on The Birmingham Pledge, “To eliminate racism and prejudice, all over the world, one person at a time.” And the Richmond Pledge is also more than that, because a personal pledge cannot stop there. One person cannot dismantle systemic and institutional racism by themselves. They must do it in concert with other committed people.

    The Richmond Pledge to End Racism is a community-wide effort, sponsored by First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, to address racism in all its forms. Its goal is to develop confidence and competence in identifying and addressing issues of racism wherever it lives.

    As part of this workshop, participants will develop a community of support and an understanding of how to use support in deepening their work in building a just and equitable multicultural world.

    The Richmond Pledge to End Racism is offering its next “Living the Pledge” workshop on October 6 and 20, 2018, at Richmond Hill. Representatives from Richmond-area faith communities who are interesting in bringing the Pledge to their congregations are especially invited to participate.

    For more information about and to register for upcoming Living the Pledge Workshop, visit Living the Pledge Workshops.

    Download a promotional flyer about the October 2018 Living the Pledge Workshop at Richmond Hill

  • Join us Oct 28 and Nov 11 for Living the Pledge Workshop

    Join us Oct 28 and Nov 11 for Living the Pledge Workshop

    Join us Oct 28 and Nov 11 for the next Living the Pledge workshop to be held at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221.

    The primary goal of this workshop is to develop confidence in our abilities to:

    • Integrate the Richmond Pledge into our daily lives
    • Recognize and challenge systemic racism
    • Confront racism and bias in our everyday lives, and
    • Take leadership in ending racism in our community, our culture, and our lives

    As part of the workshop, participants develop a community of support and an understanding of how to use support in deepening our work in building a just and equitable multicultural world.

    For more information and to register, visit Living the Pledge Workshop.

  • New Living the Pledge Workshop scheduled

    New Living the Pledge Workshop scheduled

    The next Living the Pledge workshop is scheduled for May 13 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and May 20, 2017 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) at Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059. 

    The primary goal of this workshop is to develop confidence in our abilities to:

    • Integrate the Richmond Pledge into our daily lives
    • Recognize and challenge systemic racism
    • Confront racism and bias in our everyday lives, and
    • Take leadership in ending racism in our community, our culture, and our lives

    As part of the workshop, participants develop a community of support and an understanding of how to use support in deepening our work in building a just and equitable multicultural world.

    For more information and to register, visit Living the Pledge Workshop.

  • January 17, 2017 is a National Day of Racial Healing

    January 17, 2017 is a National Day of Racial Healing

    Truth, Racial healing, and transformation logoWe hope we’ll all take the time on Jan 17 to share what we’re doing to heal the racial pain in this country. If you’re in Richmond, go to www.healrva.org and also sign up for the upcoming Living the Richmond Pledge to End Racism workshop at www.richmondpledge.org.

    Here’s the news announcement about the National Day of Racial Healing and their official website: Day of Racial Healing.

    One action to take on this day is make a Chalice Lighters donation to support our work to extend the Pledge to End Racism program to Unitarian Universalist congregations and their communities throughout the South. Find out more.