Sacred Ground
A film-based dialogue series on race and faith
Sacred Ground is a film and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity.
The 11-part series is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories.
Sacred Ground is part of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. This series is open to all, and especially designed to help white people talk with other white people. Participants are invited to peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day – all while grounded in our call to faith, hope and love.
The mission and justice committee is looking for parishioners who are willing, over the next year, to commit to attending and participating in these small group sessions with facilitators.
Circle 1 sessions will be on Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM
This group is closed and is facilitated by Lissa Olson and Damon Myers. This group will be finishing the last 6 sessions.
September 14 & 28
October 12 & 16
November 2 & 16
Circle 2 sessions will be on Tuesdays at 6:30 – 8:30 PM
This group is facilitated by Melanie Martín and Jane Miller. This new circle still has room for more members. This fall, Circle 2 will complete the first 6 sessions.
September 19
October 3, 17 & 31
November 14 & 28
Click here to learn more at the Episcopal Church national website.
If interested in joining Circle 2, please contact Damon Myers, myers.damon@gmail.com.
Registration deadline: September 5th