A modest proposal for reparative action
A modest proposal for reparative action: That predominantly white congregations across the US would unexempt themselves from property taxes, setting aside what they would owe annually, dispersing the funds to Black and Indigenous led organizations. Why reparative action? In her book Dear White Christians, Jennifer Harvey illustrates how the reconciliation…
Relief, grief, a gift, and a meeting
Relief I was driving to Eve’s softball game yesterday when the verdict was pronounced for former officer Derek Chauvin. While I never rejoice at anyone going to prison, it was a relief that he, and perhaps the system he served, was held accountable for the murder of George Floyd. But…
Land and learning in South Carolina
During our trip last week to be with family in South Carolina I got to spend a day in Beaufort/Port Royal, about an hour and a half down the coast from Charleston. It is home to one of the deepest natural harbors on the East Coast and was a strategic…
Midweek Blog: Death Penalty Repeal
In March, Virginia became the 23rd state to put an end to the death penalty, and now there is momentum in Ohio to do the same here. Bipartisan sponsored bills have been introduced in both the Ohio House and Senate, and now is a crucial time to make sure representatives…
Daily Connector | April Adult Education Discussions | Katie Graber, LT
As Leadership Team was preparing for the April 25 congregational meeting, we realized how many big topics we have to discuss. We decided that two topics (COVID and reparations) deserve a whole hour to hear from the committees and discuss what their findings and recommendations mean for our community. We…
