Anti-Racism Initiative at FPC
On October 11, 2020 the Session of FPC adopted the following statement from the PC(U.S.A.):
As Covington First Presbyterian Church we affirm that:
As Covington First Presbyterian Church we affirm that:
- “Racism is the opposite of what God intends for humanity. It is the rejection of the other, which is contrary to the Word of God incarnate in Jesus Christ."
- “Racism is a lie about our fellow human beings, for it says that some are less than others.”
- “We will stand against, speak against, and work against racism whenever it is expressed in the world around us, in our homes, in our workplaces, in our neighborhoods, and in the church.”
Entering the Conversation: Naming Our Story of Race
The Anti-Racism Team and Christian Education Team of First Presbyterian Church presents new opportunities for us as the Body of Christ to study, consider, and name our role in systemic racism. You are invited to join us this fall for one series or both, join us for a week or for a month, but we hope we will all find a way to enter the conversation together.
A Monthly Bible Study (on Zoom)
October 14 at 6:00pm: The Beatitudes and Race facilitated by Larry KennonNovember 11 at 6:00pm: The Prophet Jeremiah facilitated by Rev. Kimmy Briggs
December 9 at 6:00pm: The Woman at the Well facilitated by Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Book Study and Small Group Discussion on Waking Up White by Debbie Irving
October 19 at 6:00pm (chapters 1-9)October 26 at 6:00pm (chapters 10-18)
November 2 at 6:00pm (chapter 19-27)
November 9 at 6:00pm (chapters 28-36)
November 16 at 6:00pm (chapters 37-45)
The Anti-Racism Team and Christian Education Team of First Presbyterian Church presents new opportunities for us as the Body of Christ to study, consider, and name our role in systemic racism. You are invited to join us this fall for one series or both, join us for a week or for a month, but we hope we will all find a way to enter the conversation together.
A Monthly Bible Study (on Zoom)
October 14 at 6:00pm: The Beatitudes and Race facilitated by Larry KennonNovember 11 at 6:00pm: The Prophet Jeremiah facilitated by Rev. Kimmy Briggs
December 9 at 6:00pm: The Woman at the Well facilitated by Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Book Study and Small Group Discussion on Waking Up White by Debbie Irving
October 19 at 6:00pm (chapters 1-9)October 26 at 6:00pm (chapters 10-18)
November 2 at 6:00pm (chapter 19-27)
November 9 at 6:00pm (chapters 28-36)
November 16 at 6:00pm (chapters 37-45)
