If you are tired of white supremacy, systemic racism, and you want to be a part of the healing we all need, the Racial Justice and Healing Academy is the right next step for you. If you have ever said, “Someone ought to do something about racism” and you are ready to be one of those “someone’s”, the Racial Justice and Healing Academy is the right next step for you.
The Racial Justice and Healing Academy is designed for those who want to learn how to pursue racial justice and healing in their local church and community. It equips participants with the tools, support, and encouragement to lead, start, continue, or join local racial justice and healing efforts. The RJHA is five unique modules that will inspire, challenge, inform, equip, and encourage the participants to take steps towards racial healing in the spaces where they have influence.
The Racial Justice and Healing Academy modules are open to lay and clergy from the North Georgia Conference (NGUMC) as well as to those who are not members of the NGUMC as a la cart events. This year's fall Academy will be hosted by Trinity UMC in Dalton, GA, so clergy and laity from the North West District are encouraged to attend!
The cost for the full academy that includes all 5 modules is $300 for NGUMC clergy and laity (an savings of $200 over a la cart pricing). There are a limited number of scholarships available. Those needing assistance should email brian.tillman@ngumc.net.
A total of 4 CEU credits are available for clergy, depending on level of participation. This will also meet the requirement for intercultural training for those serving on conference staff and for those serving on Conference boards, commissions, committees, councils, and teams.
Clergy and laity from North Georgia: REGISTER NOW
Clergy and laity from other Conferences or denominations: REGISTER NOW
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Location of all events unless otherwise noted: Trinity UMC, 901 Veterans Drive, Dalton, GA 30721. Enter the parking lot off of Mitchell Street, and enter the church at the door with the awning.
The Racial Healing Framework with Rev. Dr. Brian Tillman. September 9 – 10am to 2pm
Racial History Tour. October 13 and 14 – from 12pm on Friday to 4pm on Saturday
Where to Start in the Local Church. November 11 – 10am to 2pm
Anti-Racism 4REALS Workshop with Sheila Beckford and Michelle Ledder. January 20 – 10am to 2pm
Radical Reconciliation Workshop with Curtiss Paul DeYoung. February 24 – 10am to 2pm
Bonus Experience – Civil Rights Heritage Tour with SCLC WOMEN. March 2 and 3 – from 6am on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday