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White Privilege Conference

The White Privilege Conference (WPC), is a vital experience for those who want to be equipped to strive effectively for a world, and a church, that look more like the Kingdom of God. A glance at the headlines, or an honest assessment of the PC(USA), provides ample evidence that we have a long way to go, and even the best intentions won’t get us there; we need education, skills, and a committed team.

In tune with the recent adoption of the  Confession of Belhar, Co-Moderators Denise Anderson and Jan Edmiston have encouraged church-wide focus on related issues, including their initiative, One Church One Book. WPC is a great opportunity to get serious and/or go deeper.

WPC19 will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 4-7, 2018. The theme is “Super People & Super Powers: Prepare to Be the Future of Social Justice Work.” The conference addresses many interrelated aspects of privilege and oppression. Registration is open now. Use the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) discount code, PCWPC19, for 10 percent off the full conference registration fee. Volunteering at the conference is another way to reduce costs.

I hope to see you and others from your synod and presbytery in Grand Rapids! We will work to organize connections for all the Presbyterians who attend. For more information, contact Molly Casteel, Manager for Equity and Representation, 502-569-5407 or Molly.Casteel@pcusa.org.

If the timing of WPC19 doesn’t work-or for more than one opportunity to explore these issues-another significant event will come along this fall. Facing Race: A National Conference will be held November 8-10, 2018 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. We’ll pass along more details as they become available.

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