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Vision Statement
The Episcopal Diocese of Alaska, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
publicly witnesses to an anti-racist identity. We are committed to an
intentional transformation of our organizations, structure, liturgy and
leadership, inclusively celebrating our anti-racist, multicultural
diversity.
Our church is a place that welcomes all peoples
as Christ welcomes all peoples. It is a place where every voice is heard,
every culture is valued, every person is empowered to utilize the diverse
gifts given to them by God and the wisdom of all is recognized.
We are committed to continue the work and
struggle to dismantle racism within the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska and the
wider community as a calling from Jesus Christ for justice and peace. Our
anti-racist identity is shaped by the intentional movement from restricted
power for the privilege of one race to shared power for the uplifting of
every race bringing unity to the Body of Christ.
Adopted April 15, 2005
Approved December 9, 2005
The Episcopal Diocese of Alaska
Anti Racism Resolution, 2002 Convention Resolution #3
2004
Resolution Regarding Anti Racism #1
Anti Racism Links:
The Implicit Prejudice by Sally Lehrman
Will our
Indian wars ever end? By Michael Niman
The Sin of
Racism: A Call to Covenant
The Sin of Racism - A Pastoral Letter from the House of Bishops of the
Episcopal Church - March 1994
Slavery and Racial Reconciliation -
Resolution A123 - 2006
Continue Efforts to End Racism 2003-D025
Continue Anti-Racism Program 2003-A010
Extend Anti-Racism Commitment for Another Nine Years 2000-A047
Require Anti-Racism Training 2000-B049
Endorse Birmingham Pledge on Racism 2000-B006
Reaffirm General Convention Resolutions on Racism 1997-A039
Support the National Commission to Combat Racism 1997-A040
Establish Resource Center for Materials on Racism 1997-D075
Establish Overcoming the Sin of Racism As a Priority in Parishes 1994-A047
Encourage all Church Bodies to Make
Overcoming the Sin of Racism a Priority 1994-A048
Oversee Monitoring of Full Integration of People of Color in Church
Structures 1994-D135
Recommit Church to Combat Racism Through a New Covenant 1994-D136
Urge
Each Diocese to Conduct an Audit on Institutional Racism 1991-A199
Call
for the Removal of Racism from the Life of the Nation 1991-B051
Urge
Dioceses to Commit to Ending Racism 1991-D043
Address Institutional Church Racism in the Next Three Triennia 1991-D133
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Anti Racism Prayer
God, Creator of all things,
we come broken with a heart
that has been torn
like Jesus on the cross,
the cross that draws together
your children of many colors.
You know our suffering.
We ask in Jesus’ name that
you heal your people.
Where there has been unearned
advantage because of the
color of our skin,
give us courage to repent
and to fight the injustice
and sin of racism.
Holy God, who created all colors
of people, allow us to honor
your light in every soul.
Help us to see you
in one another,
to hear your voice in all people,
and to work to end racism in
our church, our communities,
and the world. Amen.
Anti-Racism Team 2005
The Episcopal Diocese of Alaska
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