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LISTEN deeply. 

*Click on the title to go to the link. 
Janelle Brady - Talking about Race with Children 
Fresh Air with Nana Aba Duncan, CBC Podcast

Get Home Safely: 10 Rules of Survival
A video from the Salt Project

Moving The Race Conversation Forward
Youtube Video by Race Forward

How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time 
TED on Youtube 


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​Although we believe that God is found in our common diversity, the sin of racism is present in our society and in our church. The United Church is committed to becoming an anti-racist church through a continuous struggle against racism.  For more information/resources go HERE.                        Art Credit: Sarah Hall

How might we respond
in this time? 
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LISTEN deeply.
Do your own LEARNING
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The National Museum of African-American History and Culture has a guide, Talking about Race. 
Tracks are available for individuals, parents/caregivers, and educators. 
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LEARN 
​through STORY
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The Freedom School is a youth and parent driven initiative that intervenes to fight against anti-Black racism in the school system and to creative educational alternatives for Black children.  They also do research on Black liberatory education and participate in campaigns to create systemic change.  There are excellent workbooks -  100 pages of Black liberation history and activities for children. There are three volumes and children can learn about the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Train Car Porters, Nanny Maroon, Oromo Reistance, disabilities justice, and so much more!
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30 Books to help you talk to Your kids about Racism
from Today’s Parent
For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe
in a Better World 

With a guide by the Muhammad Ali Center
​Written by Michael W. Waters
Illustrated by Keisha Morris


From Librarian, Becky Ginther
For anyone with kids who may be looking for ways to talk about/educate about race... I created this list of books. It's aimed at kids but honestly so many of these books are great and important reads for adults too. Some titles feature black characters, others are specifically about the struggle of race in our country.... to read this whole article go to this link. 

Recommended by Emo Yango, UCC:
  • Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?: And other conversations about race. by Beverly Daniel Tatum
  • A Stranger at home: A true story by Christy Jordan-Fenton, Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, Liz Amini-Holmes
  • Half and Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial and Bicultural  by Claudine O'Hearn 
  • Black Berry, Sweet Juice: On being black and white in Canada (a novel) by Lawrence Hill​​

do your own LEARNING

*Click on the title to go to the link. 
Scaffolding Anti-racism Resources
The goal is to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work. These resources have been ordered in an attempt to make them more accessible. scaffoldedantiracismresources@gmail.com
Anti Racism Resources
Compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein
This excellent document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work.
Social Justice and Anti Racism Resources 
from Sparkhouse, part of 1517 Media who creates multimedia resources and distinctive books for Christian communities, higher-education learning and scholars, and the general reader

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The Canadian Ecumenical Anti-Racism Network has taken up the challenge of resourcing and accompanying communities of faith in their journey toward truth and reconciliation.  
Anti Racism Resources
faithfulfamilies.com
As people of faith, we claim that all are beloved children of God. We also confess that we and the systems we participate in and benefit from have not always treated everyone with that truth. As parents and grandparents, it is critical that we have open and honest conversations about race and justice with our children and grandchildren. T
hese resources to not only engage children, but also increase our own understanding and awareness.
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Your Kids aren't Too Young to talk about Race
from Pretty Good Design


Relationships are Who We Are
The Salt Project
*Click on the Black Lives Matter art to receive beautiful free images from the Salt Project


COMPASSION CAMP
This Illustrated Ministry resource  is centered on compassion for others, ourselves, and the world. This at-home/virtual VBS is geared toward K-5th graders, plus activities specifically for preschool-age children.
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  • Home
  • Leader Support & Education
    • Certificate in Children, Youth & Family Ministry
    • Art Of Children and Youth Ministry Course
    • VST Course Cohort: A Spirituality of Race for First Third Ministry Leaders
    • COVID-19 Aware Guidelines
    • Deepening Pastoral Practice Amidst Continuing Pandemic Realities
    • Godly Play Events 2023
    • Leaders Online Gatherings
    • Spiritual Conversations: Pastoral Ministry with Children, Youth, and Families
    • RE-ENTRY with First Third Ministry
  • Resources
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Ash Wednesday Ritual
    • Caring for the Soul and Living during COVID-19 >
      • Life at Home resources for all ages
    • Reconciliation and Relationship
    • Tips and Ideas for Gathering Online
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • PMRC Imagine Children's Retreat.
  • Marketplace
    • Christian Gifts
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