Upcoming Events

In Solidarity

An Anti-Racism Workshop for Faith Communities

Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23
Presented by Rev. Joan Crawford

  • Have you wondered why there is so much misunderstanding between Black & White folks? Is racism really the issue or is it a matter of economics?
  • Do you know the meaning of critical race theory? Why is there so much controversy about it?
  • Do you ask yourself, why am I responsible for addressing racism when members of my family were not enslavers? What can I or my church do to promote racial justice?

The “In Solidarity” – Anti-Racism Workshop addresses these questions & more.

Participants will learn how to avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions toward Black folks. They will learn how African Americans have relied on their spiritual strength and their creative spirit to survive centuries of oppression. Participants will be encouraged to engage spiritually and emotionally while connecting historical and cultural insights thus strengthening their relationships with African American people as they work together for racial justice.

Registration is $25, including Saturday lunch. You can find further details here.

Date: 
Friday, September 22, 2023 - 6:30pm

In Solidarity

An Anti-Racism Workshop for Faith Communities

Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23
Presented by Rev. Joan Crawford

  • Have you wondered why there is so much misunderstanding between Black & White folks? Is racism really the issue or is it a matter of economics?
  • Do you know the meaning of critical race theory? Why is there so much controversy about it?
  • Do you ask yourself, why am I responsible for addressing racism when members of my family were not enslavers? What can I or my church do to promote racial justice?

The “In Solidarity” – Anti-Racism Workshop addresses these questions & more.

Participants will learn how to avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions toward Black folks. They will learn how African Americans have relied on their spiritual strength and their creative spirit to survive centuries of oppression. Participants will be encouraged to engage spiritually and emotionally while connecting historical and cultural insights thus strengthening their relationships with African American people as they work together for racial justice.

Registration is $25, including Saturday lunch. You can find further details here.

Date: 
Friday, September 22, 2023 - 6:30pm

S.O.S. - Share Our Skills

Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?

S.O.S. - Share Our Skills meets on the THIRD Saturday of each month to tackle fix-it projects around the church. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. and works to noon. Only have an hour that day? No problem, just stop in and stay as long as you can. Many hands make light work.

For more details, contact Don Dunham at don@dgfumc.org or Pete Wildman at pwildman1032@gmail.com.

Location: 
Parlor
Date: 
Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 8:30am

S.O.S. - Share Our Skills

Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?

S.O.S. - Share Our Skills meets on the THIRD Saturday of each month to tackle fix-it projects around the church. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. and works to noon. Only have an hour that day? No problem, just stop in and stay as long as you can. Many hands make light work.

For more details, contact Don Dunham at don@dgfumc.org or Pete Wildman at pwildman1032@gmail.com.

Location: 
Parlor
Date: 
Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 8:30am

S.O.S. - Share Our Skills

Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?

S.O.S. - Share Our Skills meets on the THIRD Saturday of each month to tackle fix-it projects around the church. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. and works to noon. Only have an hour that day? No problem, just stop in and stay as long as you can. Many hands make light work.

For more details, contact Don Dunham at don@dgfumc.org or Pete Wildman at pwildman1032@gmail.com.

Location: 
Parlor
Date: 
Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 8:30am

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