From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry (SGIA) Change can come from the least likely places to the least likely people. Blues pianist Daryl Davis has spent over 30 years helping white nationalists consider a new way of being through his own search for answers in dialogue and education. Read the article on Yesmagazine.org. … READ MORE…
From St Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action ministry During Black History month and into Women’s History month to come, we recognize how we are blessed with the tenacity of women who persevere against unjust restrictions of their society and the times. This article celebrates only some of the many inventions and improvements of unsung black women … READ MORE…
From St Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Storytelling is vital way to share information, especially as the words of the storyteller enlighten us about their experiences and how they impact them, and all of us. Stories can move us to action. At this year’s annual Winter Talk, organized by TEC Office of Indigenous Ministries, PB Michael Curry … READ MORE…
While reading Dream March by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, my seven-year old grandson Kieran said he didn’t think it was fair that Dr. King was arrested and jailed for his belief that everyone should be treated equally. Hopefully our youth will be so impacted by the brave words of so many, not only Dr. King, who speak out … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry (SGIA) Culture is the heartbeat of a community. How can neighbors maintain dignity, safety, and a sense of self worth when their lives are upended by exploitation and greed? Through awareness offered to us through these accounts we may be able to advocate for our neighborhoods to thrive … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) Committee After more than 35 years since the last major immigration reform bill was passed by Congress, the US Senate may soon have the power to finally address our immigration crisis with justice and compassion for our neighbors. Please read more about the possibility for comprehensive reform and consider … READ MORE…
From The Episcopal Public Policy Network – Two important issues the Office of Government Relations (OGR) has engaged with are efforts to address the historical trauma caused by Indian boarding schools and ways to protect Oak Flat from mining. Click Here to learn more.
From our Sacred Ground in Action CommitteeAs followers of Jesus we are called to proceed from faith to action. As we pray for a healthy democracy, Fair Fight provides such an opportunity to act by engaging us to help ensure a fair and well-attended runoff election for US Senate in Georgia. Join SGIA in signing … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground in Action racial justice ministry: As November is Indigenous Peoples’ month as well as a time to express our gratitude for this good Earth, we pause to remember that we now occupy the unceded land of the Kumeyaay people who lived here more than 10,000 years, and live here still. SGIA … READ MORE…
From Our Sacred Ground in Action Ministry: A Survey found that when people are provided with a detailed definition of the meaning of reparation support rises significantly. A US reparations program is not only a way to help close the Black-white wealth gap: it needs to to address the politics and culture that allowed the gap to … READ MORE…