THE DSC RACE COALITION
Anti-Racism Resources for the Desert Southwest Conference of The UMC One Pastor’s Denominational RequestClick Here to Sign the Response LetterEVENTS
Black History Month
Click Here to watch a video discussion with Rev. Dr. Kirk A. Johnson on church and health equity, specifically in communities of color and the Black experience.
The Power of Latino Leadership
Click Here to watch a video discussion and inspire conversation and learning about the Hispanic/Latino culture.
Justice at the Border
Click Here to find Prescott UMC’s live-streamed panel discussion on immigration, justice, and what we can do to build a better tomorrow on September 25th, 1:00-2:30 PM.
Crafts with Kids
Click here and scroll through Prescott UMC’s Facebook Page to find videos by Michelle Olivares demonstrating Hispanic/Latino crafts.
Immigration & The Bible
Click Here on October 4 to watch a video discussion with author Karen Gonzalez and DSC clergy about her book topic immigration and the bible.
Click here to watch this panel discussion
This panel discussion with AAPI clergy and laity in the DSC includes sharing their experiences of racism in our churches and communities register and learn how to fight racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and be a better ally. [Click here to download the panel discussion video.]
Click here to watch the interview with Bishop Bob
Watch this informal interview with Bishop Bob sharing about his personal experiences with racism and the challenges and hopes we face as we strive toward peace and justice in the Desert Southwest Conference and The United Methodist Church. [Click here to download or watch the video on YouTube click here to watch.]
The Long Shadow
Watch the Q&A session with Director Frances Causey.
- Q&A session with Frances Causey (Click here to watch)
- The Long Shadow (Click here to find the list of screenings)
Webinar: Real Talk with Rev. Dr. Miguel de la Torre
Use the following and host a book study
- Click here to purchase Reading the Bible From the Margins.
- Q&A session with Rev. Dr. de la Torre (Click here to watch)
Webinar: Q&A with Rev. Dr. Rudy Rasmus & Others
Zoom discussion on “I’m Black, I’m Christian, I’m Methodist” book and racism in The United Methodist Church. (Click here to watch)
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WHO 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.
Contact
Phone
(602) 266-6956
Address
P.O. Box 32830
Phoenix, Arizona 85064