“Get Out” and the Theology of Suspicion Published on March 18, 2017 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Movies Continue reading To tell the story of black photographer Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his white girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) on a visit […]
Two Florida Churches – One Black, One White – Merge In Racial Reconciliation Effort Published on February 10, 2017 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Baptist Continue reading The topic of the public lecture at the seminary was “The Bible and Race,” and the discussion had turned to […]
After Election, Evangelicals of Color Are Disappointed In White Evangelicals Published on December 23, 2016 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Christian Continue reading Pastors and lay leaders who represent minority and multiethnic communities and are appalled by the prospect of a Donald Trump […]
Neighbor Churches In Georgia Work to Heal Racial Divide Published on August 30, 2016 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Church Continue reading There are two First Baptist Churches in Macon — one black and one white. They sit almost back-to-back, separated by […]
In Long Overdue Conversation, Christians Talk About Race Published on July 21, 2016 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Christian Continue reading At Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, an interracial group of clergy gathered to discuss the role of the white church […]
Washington National Cathedral to Remove Confederate Flags from Stained-Glass Windows Published on June 10, 2016 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Christian Continue reading Washington National Cathedral, one of the country’s most visible houses of worship, announced Wednesday that it would remove Confederate battle […]
Black Christians Are Skeptical and Hopeful About Southern Baptist Push to Encourage Diversity and Racial Reconciliation Published on February 24, 2015February 24, 2015 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Baptist Continue reading How tough is it to create a racially diverse denomination? Consider a recent luncheon organized by the Southern Baptist Convention, […]
During America’s Most Segregated Hour, Churches Take Center Stage to Pray for Young Black Men and Affirm that "Black Lives Matter" Published on December 14, 2014December 14, 2014 / ucnwp-admin Posted in Christian Continue reading After weeks of protests over grand jury decisions not to indict white police officers in the deaths of Eric Garner […]