Raleigh Mennonite Church

As a Christian community, called to peacemaking and reconciliation, we affirm that people of any race, ethnic identity, gender, who are gay or straight, of any ability, age, or economic status, are welcome to full participation in our congregation.

Racial Justice / Queer Justice: Fractures and Intersections in the Mennonite Church

As part of our year-long grant to study anti-racist worship practices, RMC hosted a panel on the intersections and fractures in Mennonite Church USA. We had more than 160 folks join us on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. for an online discussion of the ways race and sexuality are utilized for division and the possibilities for mutual liberation in the church.

Panelists:

  • Shana Chivon Green – Community activist and pastor
  • Joanne Gallardo – Conference Minister, Indiana-Michigan Conference
  • Jerrell Williams – Pastor, Salem Mennonite Church
  • AnnaBeth Roeschley, moderator – Executive director, Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Interests
Watch the recording of the panel discussion.

This year-long exploration is made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc

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