This Sunday will be the first in our “Rooted and Grounded” series, exploring the biblical and theological bases for some of our dearly held values. We begin by exploring the biblical foundation for anti-racism work.
Our call to worship is based on Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28-29.
We are created by God
in the image of God.
All people are created by God
in the image of God.
In our glorious differences,
we reflect the Holy face of God.
All who gather in Christian worship–across the country and around the world–
are brought near to God through Jesus.
We are not Jew or Greek,
low class or high class,
male or female,
gay or straight,
black or white,
citizen or immigrant.
We are one in Christ Jesus.
We are made in God’s image.
So let us love each other
and worship our God with joy.
Spacious Faith 
I’d be interested to know your scriptures and theological framework week by week. Anabaptist Fellowship of Alamosa, which I am pastoring, is also exploring racism and white privilege this year…Thanks for sharing this Joanna!
This week the main scriptures are Genesis 1:27, Galatians 3:28-29 and James 2:8-9. I expect to reference other texts as well. I’ll post the sermon next week. I’d also be interested to know what you are doing in Alamosa.
Thanks! I’m pastoring the small anabaptist fellowship up in Alamosa once a month.
I finally got the sermon text posted, in case you are interested: spaciousfaith.com/rooted-and-grounded-in-anti-racism/.
Thanx alot Joanna, for that message i enjoyed it. i am at MENNONITE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF EAST AFRICA at (Nyabange) Musoma Tanzania
Hi, Jacob. Thanks for leaving a comment. Blessings to you in your studies!
Thank you too and be blessd in your Ministry
AMEN