THE DSC RACE COALITION
Anti-Racism Resources for the Desert Southwest Conference of The UMC INFO-WEBINAR RECORDINGREGISTRATION: 21-DAY CHALLENGEWHO WE ARE
The DSC Race Coalition was formed by the chairpersons of the DSC Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) and the Ethnic Local Church Concerns Committee (ELCC) in conversation with Bishop Bob Hoshibata at the 2020 Desert Southwest Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. An abbreviation for Reflection, Action, Courageous Dialogue, and Engagement, the DSC Race Coalition actively works to promote racially-focused education and dialogue within the DSC, as well as eliminate all forms of racism within the conference. Sitting on the RACE Coalition are Rev. Javier Olivares, Julie O’Neal, Pastor Diamond Pate, Rev. Timote Piukala, Rev. Kimberly Scott, Rev. Khalif Smith, Pastor Christopher Wurpts, with DSC support by Rev. Dan Morley and Billie Fidlin.
DATES
- October 1, 2020: DSC RACE Coalition “21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge” begins for individuals without a local group to engage in the 21-day challenge. (Click here to register)
- October 1, 2020: Resources sent previously to clergy will be available here.
- October 11, 2020: First weekly Zoom discussion for 21-day challenge with DSC RACE Coalition. (Click here to register for all 3 weeks)
- October 18, 2020: Second weekly Zoom discussion for 21-day challenge with DSC RACE Coalition.
- October 25, 2020: Third and final weekly Zoom discussion for 21-day challenge with DSC RACE Coalition.
- Watch the videos below to learn more.
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An abbreviation for Reflection, Action, Courageous Dialogue, and Engagement, the DSC RACE Coalition actively works to promote racially-focused education and dialogue within the DSC, as well as eliminate all forms of racism within the conference. Sitting on the DSC RACE Coalition are Rev. Javier Olivares, Julie O’Neal, Pastor Diamond Pate, Rev. Timote Piukala, Rev. Kimberly Scott, Rev. Khalif Smith, Pastor Christopher Wurpts, with DSC representation by Billie Fidlin.
Contact
Phone
(602) 266-6956
Address
P.O. Box 32830
Phoenix, Arizona 85064
