Educational Resources and Opportunities for Engagement
Over the past several years, R.A.R.E. has created and disseminated numerous resources aimed at education and engagement. The following are some highlights:
Let’s Talk about Racism Zoom Series – topics include Mass Incarceration and Criminalization, Words 101, What Is Institutionalized Racism?, Where Are You Now in Your Anti-Racism Efforts?, Racism and the Church, and an Introduction to Critical Race Theory
- A Time for Burning Film Study
- The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee – a 4-week online discussion group
- 1619 Podcast Series – a 5-week online discussion group
- “We All Have a Story” Workshop Series, based on the parable of the vineyard workers and presented at the 2019 Synod Roadshow Events, the 2019 Synod Assembly and a Women of the ELCA retreat.
- NEW in 2024: Let’s Talk Native American History and Culture-A series of zoom workshops on Native American Land dispossession and relocation and it’s long-term consequences and impact.
We are always looking for new idea. If you have a topic for a discussion group or book study or a film you think we should talk about, reach out to us at rare@nebraskasynod.org