CORR Leaders Information Questionnaire
Please take a few moments to share some pertinent information about your conference Commission on Religion and Race (or equivalent group) with us so we may serve you better. Let us know about your membership and related staff, concerns, recent and planned activities, and training and advocacy needs.
A small booklet for a big task: New manual helps churches pursue inclusiveness
"Advocates for Inclusiveness” one of 26 volumes in the 2009-2012 edition of Guidelines,published by Cokesbury for local church leaders. Full of information and ideas, the 32-page manual is a valuable resource for church groups working on racial and gender justice and inclusiveness concerns.
Conference CORR chairs to gather in Nashville
Whether you are a new or returning chairperson of your conference’s Commission on Religion and Race or equivalent ministry, you probably have questions to ask, needs to address and ideas to share. Or maybe you just want to network with a supportive community in this challenging area of ministry. Then make plans now to attend the gathering of CORR chairpersons for dialogue, workshops, networking and worship, March 12-14, at the Scarritt-Bennett Conference Center in Nashville, Tenn. The event is sponsored by the General Commission on Religion and Race.
GCORR gets input from conference CORR leaders
Over the past month leaders of conference commissions on Religion and Race (CORR) and equivalent groups have been communicating to General Commission staff their needs, concerns, activities and plans for racial/ethnic inclusiveness ministries. But more information is needed to help GCORR develop stronger, more resourceful partnerships
Interpreter reports on anti-racism ministries
Commissions on Religion and Race at all levels of the church, the work they do and the issues they care about are featured in a trio of articles in the January-February 2009 issue of Interpreter magazine under the general title, “Chipping Away: Conversation, Common Ground Help Erode Racial Barriers.”
Many ways to celebrate Black History Month
How will your Religion and Race or inclusiveness ministry team and congregations in your conference celebrate Black History Month in February? This is an opportunity to recognize and teach audiences about the important and still largely unknown contributions of black people to our nation and our denomination. Here are some ideas and resources to help you plan or enhance meaningful celebrations
Welcome to CORR CONNECTION
Welcome to this inaugural issue of CORR Connection, an e-mailed newsletter offering you access to ideas and resources for racial justice and inclusiveness ministry in your conference. This monthly publication will link you to articles, information and interactive content on our GCORR Web site,
You can be part of 'A Conversation on Race'
Leaders of Religion and Race should invest some time in reading, discussing and responding to “A Conversation on Race,” our collection of dynamic essays on race and transformation in America. This special feature on our Web site was prompted by Barack Obama’s historic election and inauguration as the first African American U.S. president
What is the CORR Connection?
It is the place where our churchwide network of commissions on Religion and Race can get—and share—their news, information and resources. It’s a place where they can communicate with us and with each other. It’s where CORR leaders will be able to share ideas and strategies, struggles and successes, as they learn more about this Religion and Race ministry and find ways to support and resource each other.
CORR Connection News--February 2009
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