We the people of North Shore United Methodist Church are committed to speaking out against racial injustice, advocating for and working toward equality. We are people of good will, yet we recognize we have much more to do and to learn together in the face of growing racism, systemic inequities, violence, and oppression.
As United Methodists, we make a commitment to accept the freedom and power God gives us to resist evil, injustice and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. We now recommit ourselves to using that freedom and power to work to dismantle racism and make racial justice a reality in our church, our communities, our country, and our world.
It is our moral obligation that we listen, learn, and act to help bend the arc of justice toward God’s vision of love, wholeness, peace, and justice for all of God’s children.
~ Approved by the NSUMC Church Council – April 27, 2021
We Work for Racial Justice
We come together at a time when racial injustices have been thrust once again into a wider public spotlight, and in the face of growing acceptance of racist actions and speech and increasing divisions between people.
We are called to act as people of faith. As Christians and United Methodists, we have a unique purpose and obligation to talk together, learn together, and act together to end racism.
We are called to act as the beloved Kingdom of God and to be a witness for a different way of being.
Upcoming Events
The RJT is planning future events and will post details here when available.
Learning more about racism and racial justice can seem challenging, and it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some helpful resources, covering a spectrum of topics and including well researched discussions about various aspects of systemic racism, anti-racism, and white privilege.
WHERE TO PURCHASE RESOURCES
Ordering a book or other resource? Consider giving your business to bookstores or businesses owned by people of diverse races or sexual identities and orientations. Here are some nearby resources:
