Racial Justice News and Events

News and Events

Stay up to date on the latest news and events from Racial Justice Ministries to get equipped for YOUR movement work!

Our 2026 Calendar of Events

Join Racial Justice Ministries for a variety of events throughout the year. More information will be posted for each event as it becomes available.

Theme: Liberation Now! The Movement Towards Justice Continues  

  • Post Resurrection: Movements Towards Liberation
    • More information coming soon!
  • Quarterly Solidarity Circles of Care and Support Gathering
    • Clergy Care Circle
      • More information coming soon!
    • Lay Leaders Care Circle
      • More information coming soon!

Sacred Conversations to End Racism with Dr. Cheryl Lindsay  

  • Reimagining Liturgical Practices
    • More information coming soon!

Juneteenth – Thursday, June 18, 2026

  • More information coming soon!
  • October Retreat
    • Revitalizing Faith: Theologies of Resistance 
    • Liturgical and Spiritual Practices: Worship as a Spiritual Practice
      • More information coming soon!
  • Reshaping Narratives: Decolonizing the Bible – Decolonizing Christianity
    • The People’s Bible – Dr. Curtiss DeYoung
      • More information coming soon!

Webinar Queering the Church from Cultural Perspectives

  • Hosted by Dr. Cheryl Lindsay, Dr. Sharon Fennema, Rev. Schmian Evans, Dr. Renee K. Harrison
    • More information coming soon!

Latest News

Less with More

I was raised with capitalism, which always sought to do more with less, to increase supply…

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People > Pentagon

Throughout my 15+ years with the National Ministries, I’ve written repeatedly on the US…

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Lines on the Map

Almost two full months have passed since the United States and Israel launched their second…

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In It for the Long Haul

“The least will become a thousand, and the smallest a powerful people. I am the Lord;…

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Sex Ed as Resistance

As someone who is a passionate advocate for high-quality, comprehensive, and inclusive…

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I’m Grateful for my Broken Heart

As an International Policy Advocate, I am constantly reading about the United States’…

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Questions?

Contact Rev. Dr. Velda Love, Minister for Racial Justice, at Lovev@ucc.org or (216) 736-3719.