BECOMing Beloved Community Initiative
Invites us to grow together as people who love God and love the image of God that we find in our neighbors, in ourselves, and in creation.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation and justice.
"When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence, aggression and war. So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.
- John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader written shortly before his death on July 17, to be published upon the day of his funeral READ FULL ESSAY HERE
GOALS & BELIEFS
Becoming Beloved Community represents not so much a set of programs as a journey, a set of interrelated commitments around which Episcopalians may organize our many efforts to respond to racial injustice and grow a community of reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers.
CURRENT PROGRAMming
We offer Becoming Beloved Community programming through the Diocese of Southern Ohio | Visit Here
More Opportunities
Are you a Black high school graduate living in the Diocese of Southern Ohio (including Licking County) who has been admitted as a full-time student to an accredited school (vocational or technical school, community college, or four- year college)?
St. Luke’s Becoming Beloved Community is publicizing the diocese’s MEIT (Minority Empowerment Initiative Trust) Scholarship. Read More
John Kauffman’s sermon on racism and Becoming Beloved Community from Sunday, July 26 ( John’s sermon starts about 24 minutes into the service).
Responding To Racist Violence
LEARN, PRAY, ACT: Resources for Addressing Racist Violence and Police Brutality.
Ministry Chairs: Jimi James Mary Raysa