Facilitator Training Learning Modules
Sacred Conversations to End Racism Learning Modules are foundational for engaging on a life-long anti-racism journey. The learning modules guide SC2ER trainings, workshops, and teach-in opportunities. Only certified SC2ER facilitators are invited to contribute modules. Learning modules are updated annually.
Learning Modules
Module I
Transformative Internal Work
Pre-Human Existence and Mapping Human Migration
In A Beginning – The Cradle of Civilization
Deconstructing the Myth of Race
Dismantling White Supremacy
Eradicating Race Myths in Scripture
Learning Assessment and Cultural Competency Evaluation
Module II
Decenter Whiteness Decolonizing Christianity
Faith Formation: A Self-Inventory for Bible Readers Part I & II
Reading the Bible from the Margins
Restorative Images of Jesus
Learning Assessment and Cultural Competency Evaluation
Module III
Deconstructing the Myth of Whiteness
Cultural Christologies, Theologies of Liberation, God of Cultures
Understanding White Fragility
What Does it Mean to White?
When Did Your Ancestors Become White?
Why Are You Holding on to White Privilege?
Learning Assessment and Cultural Competency Evaluation
Module IV
Advocacy, Activism, and Movement Making
Everyday Microaggressions in Life
Community Organizing, Civil Disobedience and Nonviolent Resistance
Black Lives Still Matter
Addressing Xenophobia and Global Racism
Showing Up For Racial Justice SURJ Training and Implementation Strategies
Strategies for Protest, Social, Economic, and Political Advocacy
Learning Assessment and Cultural Competency Evaluation
Module V
Restorative Healing and Self-Care
Addressing People of Color Trauma, Triggers & Anger
Healing the Body Mind Spirit
Restorative Practices and Community Healing
Healing Trauma and Self-care
Learning Assessment and Cultural Competency Evaluation
Module VI
Pandemic Preparedness
Restorative Healing and Self-Care in Times of Crisis
Addressing Xenophobia and Global Racism
Preparing a Pandemic Sermon
Liberation Theology in the 21st Century
Community Healing During a Crisis
Racism and Politics in the 21st Century
Sustaining Virtual Churches
Facilitator Testimonial
Sacred Conversations to End Racism skillfully builds a common analysis and shared vocabulary for people of faith to dismantle racism in our hearts, our churches, and the wider world. SC2ER moves beyond content to suggest both in praxis and design that this sacred work can only be done in community. By immersing the learner (and we all are continually learning) within a cohort community that spans geography, age, and gender, sexual, and racial identities, we discover the heart of this work–deep listening and collaborative labor in the context of relationships of accountability. Dr. Velda Love is transforming the work of racial justice in the United Church of Christ, inviting us to join this sacred journey together. It is not easy work or a journey that can be made half-heartedly. Rather it is the lens through which our study of scripture, our understanding of God and one another is made new. I highly recommend Sacred Conversations to End Racism.
Rev. Amanda Hendler-Voss
Facilitator Testimonial
“It is difficult to express how this SC2ER study has affected me in terms of my personal, spiritual, psychological being. To be clear, it is the most difficult course of study in which I have ever participated. And in all of these areas, it has been the most liberating. Sacred Conversations is an unprecedented invitation to be part of a transformative vision whose goal it is to eradicate racism. Through in depth study into the historical myths of race, one is called upon to examine all implicit and explicit beliefs about what one thinks they know, in order to truly grasp the gross and immoral impact racism has had, and continues to have, on every system in this country. This study requires commitment to study, a listening heart, a desire to share what you’ve learned and an immense amount of humility. I promise you will never be the same.”
Rev. Clare Twomey, Senior Pastor, Vista Grande Community Church UCC, Nurturing Justice, Colorado Springs, CO
SC2ER Ongoing Education and Training
- Invite others to participate with SC2ER groups
- Become a SC2ER UCC Racial Justice Church
- Create faith-based equity models for church and society
- Develop racial justice campaigns and cultural literacy workshops
- Incorporate “Immersions into Culture” Congregational initiatives seeking to learn from, listen to, and study culturally diverse histories and narratives
- Initiate and cultivate relationships with national and local activists and organizers, scholars, theologians, and clergypersons of non-European descent
