The ministry of Justice involves understanding those whose life experience is different from our own.
Join the Immanuel community in monthly Justice Awareness learning suggestions so that we are better able to live out Jesus' love for our neighbor, both as a community of faith and as individuals.
January 2021
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore resources for talking with kids about racism and diversity. Then join other caregivers on Weds, January 27 at 8pm on Zoom for a conversation about your experiences and questions. The conversation will be moderated by Grace Porter, Immanuel member and Leader of God Squad. Grace is also an Augsburg University Student majoring in Theology and Public Leadership (with a concentration in Youth Studies) . Register below.
1. Listen to a 20 minute podcast: “Talking Race with Young Children”
2. Visit any of these links:
3. Choose books and toys that teach about and encourage diversity. Some suggestions are:
4. Watch movies and TV shows that do not have all-white casts, are written/directed by people of color, or feature stories from different cultures:
5. Reflect in a journal, with a partner, or with other caregivers in the congregation. Use these questions to jumpstart some thinking:
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