In the midst of chaos, pain, and horrific reminders that this world and the United States of America still have so far to go when it comes to racism, the teaching team at The Crossing Church attempts to share our thoughts. We also wish to make way for voices more qualified than ours to speak on this subject as we embrace the practice of being slow to speak and quick to listen. We stand with our black brothers and sisters, and all persons of color, in affirming their place in our Church, in our communities, and in this world.

References and media resources mentioned in this episode:

"The Cross and The Lynching Tree" by James H. Cone

"White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo

"Stamped From the Beginning" by Abram X. Kendi

"The Color of Compromise" by Jemar Tisby

Books Designed for Children (referenced by Pastor Lesley)

"Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man" via Emmanuel Acho

"White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White" by Daniel Hill

"Be the Bridge" by Latasha Morrison