Community Bulletin Board
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CUREJ – Congregations United for Racial Equity and Justice
EXPLORING RACISM THROUGH A FAITH-BASED LENS
We’re constantly exposed to a flood of news and debate about the polarizing issue of racism in our country. It can feel overwhelming—and leave us unsure how to respond faithfully.
Congregations United for Racial Equity and Justice (CUREJ), an ecumenical coalition of lay leaders and clergy from 20 churches and organizations in Davidson and Williamson counties, is offering two formation opportunities this fall for anyone seeking a deeper awareness of the impact of racism in our lives and the possibilities for reconciliation in our communities.
One option is SignPosts, an 11-week course developed by the United Methodist Church. Participants will meet once a week by Zoom in small, multiracial groups with two trained facilitators. Through honest conversations and deep self-reflection, they will explore their own stories and our collective history. Groups begin in October.
A second option is Dismantling Racism, a one-day class developed by the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee (Beloved Community Commission). Through videos and small group discussions, participants will unpack the legacy of racism and explore how we might live into the dream of Beloved Community. Interested participants can register for a session on either Saturday, October 25 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, or on Saturday, November 1 at Brentwood United Methodist Church. Each class can accommodate 30 people.
For more information or to register for these tuition-free classes, visit our website CUREJ.net here. For questions, contact:
SignPosts: David Young (davidqyoung@gmail.com)
Dismantling Racism: Nancy Cason (ncason@comcast.net)
Portara Ensemble
Portara Ensemble Presents: Canticles
Songs of Brother Sun & Sister Moon
Sunday, October 5, 4:30pm
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
4800 Belmont Park Terrace
Nashville, TN 37215
More than Birds and Puppies: Reclaiming the Radical Francis
Pre-concert talk with new Canticle text collaborators Jason Shelton & Rabbi Rami Shapiro
4pm, St. Bartholomew’s.
Bring the World to Your Home
Host an International student with AFS-USA.
Each year, more than 1,000 exchange students from 80 countries come to the US on AFS programs to study in high schools and live with host families.
To learn more about this opportunity, visit afsusa.org/host or contact Crowded Table member and friend, Cathy Davis at kaloskid@aol.com or 215-687-1022.