Trinity Presbyterian Church stands with those seeking racial justice and reconciliation.
God’s Word calls us to love and justice.

Resources for Understanding Justice and Reconciliation

Web resources

Seattle Presbytery Document of Lament and Resolve

Facing Racism: A Vision of the Intercultural Community. PCUSA churchwide antiracism policy. Includes Biblical foundations of antiracism.

National Museum of African American History and Culture: The Smithsonian. Talking About Race.

We Stand. A group of mid council leaders of the PCUSA has come together in a a video to share prayers, heartaches, and hopes in the midst of nationwide demonstrations.

A Statement From The Special Committee on Racism, Truth and Reconciliation (PCUSA). “Let justice roll down like the waters and truth like an everlasting stream.” (Amos 5:24, NRSV)

Suggested Bible Readings

•Genesis 1:26-31 (God created humanity in his image)

•Micah 6:8 (What does the Lord require of you?)

•1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (We are the Body of Christ)

•1 John 3:11-18 (Love must not be mere words)

•1 John 4:7-21 (Those who say they love God must love their neighbor)

•John 15:1-8 (The Vine and the Branches)

•John 15:9-17 (Love one another)

•John 17:11-23 (That all may be one)

Books

Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice, by Marianne Celano and Marietta Collins.   Discussion and tips online at: Addressing Racial Injustice With Young Children

Beyond Colorblind: Redeeming Our Ethnic Journey, by Sarah Shin

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

White Fragility: Why it’s so hard for White People to talk about Racism, by Robin DiAngelo

Mixed Blessing: Embracing the Fullness of Your Ethnic Identity, by Chandra Crane

A Beginner’s Guide to Crossing Cultures: Making Friends in a Multicultural World by Patty Lane