Online learning opportunities continue to expand, and EHF is adding interesting and helpful offerings from around the diocese to the EHF Learning Opportunities webpage. The Learning Opportunities page can be found under the Congregations tab of the EHF website. Bookmark this page and join the EHF Churches Facebook page to stay updated on the many ways you can connect to web-based learning about Racial Justice, Poverty, Mental Health and Organizing Communities.
Another website to bookmark is the Episcopal Diocese of Texas new website on dismantling racism, TogetherEpiscopal.com. This website provides a wealth of information and opportunities for congregations to connect to racial justice/racial reconciliation initiatives across the diocese and provides a resource on diocesan support as well as formation resources such as bible studies and reading lists.
Click these links to learn more about offerings happening in the coming weeks:
One Human Race – “What Caused the Racial Wealth Gap?” Mini-workshop
This free workshop explains how national housing policy created the racial wealth gap. We’ll watch a condensed version of Episode 3, The House We Live In, from Race: The Power of an Illusion, and examine our own thoughts and feelings by sharing in small groups.
WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 2021 @ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST
REGISTER HERE!
Traces of the Trade Documentary and Dialogue | Hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church, The Woodlands
The Episcopal Health Foundation in partnership with Trinity Episcopal, The Woodlands invites you to view the film Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North and engage in dialogue facilitated by DeWolf descendant Dain Perry and wife Constance Perry.
2 PART EVENT
WHEN: Sunday, March 7th @ 3 – 5 PM CST and
Sunday, March 14th, 2021 @ 3 – 4:30 PM CST
REGISTER HERE!
One Human Race Workshop
This free workshop examines the foundations of racism in the U.S. We’ll watch a condensed version of Race: The Power of an Illusion and examine our own thoughts and feelings by sharing in small groups.
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2021 @ 11 AM – 3 PM CST
REGISTER HERE!
Traces of the Trade Documentary and Dialogue | Hosted by St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Austin
The Episcopal Health Foundation in partnership with St. Matthew’s Episcopal, Austin invites you to view the film Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North and engage in dialogue facilitated by DeWolf descendant Dain Perry and wife Constance Perry.
WHEN: Sunday, March 21, 2021 @ 2 – 5 PM CST
REGISTER HERE!
Black Lives Matter: What it is and What it Ain’t
This is a two session workshop. If you have registered for Part 1, you are automatically registered for Part 2. You do not need to register a second time.
REGISTER HERE!
What it is and What it Ain’t
The Part 1 session will cover the history of Black Lives Matter, dispel some of the common myths, and provide an opportunity for discussion and dialogue to better understand its roots and purpose. If you’ve ever had questions about Black Lives Matter, this is the session for you.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 @ 7:00 – 8:00 PM CST
Moving from Ally to Accomplice
This Part 2 session will be devoted to understanding the difference between allyship and being an accomplice. The intention of this session is to think about deeper ways to engage with social justice, how to maintain your commitment to social justice, and making sure that you are centering marginalized communities. This session will include discussion, dialogue, and developing specific commitments to social justice.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM CST
REGISTER HERE!
Christ Church Cathedral’s Conference: Racial Reconciliation and the Baptismal Covenant
WHEN: Rescheduled – New date to be determined
MORE INFORMATION HERE!
