Our afternoon congregation, called Sudanese Christian Fellowsip, is extremely ecumenical and diverse in every way you can imagine. This is what is printed on the back of the service booklets.
Adapted From Seeing the Face of God in Each Other
Antiracism Committee of the Executive Council, 2003
In this space we are creating a sanctuary that embraces its occupants as God's children- welcomes everyone, respecting their history and enabling their freedom by acknowledging our interdependence. Fully aware that we fall short of the glory of God we offer these statements as a guide to limit the harm we do each other.
Our primary commitment is to learn and achieve understanding from leaders, each other, the materials and from our work.
We acknowledge that racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, classism, heterosexism and other forms of oppression exist.
We acknowledge that one of the consequences of oppression is the systematic misinformation we have been taught about all groups of people.
We will be held accountable for repeating misinformation after we have heard and learned otherwise.
We assume that people will strive to do the best they can to participate in the dialogue process and to try to behave in non-oppressive ways.
We will actively pursue opportunities to learn about all groups of people yet not enter or invade other's privacy when unwanted.
We will not demean, devalue, or trivialize any other person for their experiences or perspectives.
We have an obligation to challenge the myths and stereotypes about our own groups and other groups.
We agree to respect confidentiality when it is requested.
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