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America's Original Sin: A program on racism and anti-racism for people of faith in Kansas.

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February 16th to March 23 7 pm. To 8:30 p.mStarting February 16. White people of faith in Kansas may be concerned about racial injustice, especially after dramatic events or periods of social unrest. But the moment passes. And it’s hard to know what to do – what actions to take – to help address the issue. We may also never have been taught the historical background and cultural issues surrounding America’s racial history. 
This six-session series will give Kansans of faith both historical knowledge of the racial history of the US and of Kansas, as well as specific tools and strategies that can be used to further this conversation, both within our faith communities and in the public square. 
Each session will include opportunities for discussion in breakout rooms, as well as supplemental materials to shape self-awareness as participants confront deeply-embedded and -embodied racialized bias.
Tuition: $35 per person, or $20 each for a group of 5. We'd like there to be a minimum of 3 from each congregation that participates. 
The flyer for this event is here. 
To register click here or contact Fr. Jonathan about a St. Luke's Group attending.

Black
Lives
​Matter

​Dear St. Luke’s Family,
 
We are living in the midst of transformation, which requires each of us to examine our hearts and commit to change. Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. Changed hearts impact how we see and treat each other.  It will take all of us working together, without ceasing, to break hundreds of years of strong holds of systematic racism.    
 
At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, we start with prayer and Scripture.  Let God’s word speak fresh into what you are facing, feeling and doing right now.  Looking to God, looking within (re-educating ourselves) and then looking out and taking action, is part of living our faith.   
 
To help us continue to grow, we recommend these resources to expand our reach.  We know it is a marathon and not a sprint.  Choose an area to explore each week. We will continue to share what we are learning and how God is changing us, so that we may grow into the people He created us to be.
 
More than ever, it’s time to follow Scripture’s call to seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.
 
It is a privilege to be serving with you,
Fr. Jonathan
Resources for Reflection and Action

Conversation starter: Systematic racism explained in a short video:
https://www.facebook.com/actdottv/videos/2404667739755980/UzpfSTEwMDAwMDU5MTcwNzgwMjozNjUxMzA5MTM0ODk4Nzc0/
 
Children’s Books with Black Characters:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GGqDEW3Q0PplBlcBSVuN_-WRaQqQBKJbjOxmnt4HbSY/edit?ts=5ed80381#gid=0
 
Talking to children about race:
http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/theyre-not-too-young-1.jpg?fbclid=IwAR06a8bzSF0nLI50ht3SsfA_LU2wgTl2_Wyf1rwH6QfWZWA5GTCppyET0lw
 
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources:  Book, movie recommendations, and more   Katie Courichttps://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
 
75 things white people can do for racial justice:
https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234
 
Anti-racism resources for white people:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcnswb8w%2AQMLb2mTd4zgNQhcXg1ru-w&fbclid=IwAR0tf9SN0vRz0fcwaDuLFEQRniYcb4W-zQyDgRrva9eSPOFkRer5r9zSfyQ
 
Social media: 87 ways you can help (view through your Instagram account):
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA32C9vjBj-/?igshid=1v9r1hawj1zmh
 
Dividing lines: A history of segregation in Kansas City (Take a driving tour!)
https://voicemap.me/tour/kansas-city/dividing-lines-a-history-of-segregation-in-kansas-city?fbclid=IwAR1weJeyW8TiHS0IBEwMZTCcRWM_q_3i-jaXHeHSO9z7rj2LvAli8GYVf0w
 
Antiracist reading list:
https://bookshop.org/lists/antiracist-reading-list?fbclid=IwAR1w5PjiDtk0F2R3AiQagHLSWzdVsaUWdMoF9eX4C2R7e_cx3LOIlvp5yT4
 
Writing for change: Links to email templates (change at least two sentences and change the subject line to help avoid spam filters):
https://linktr.ee/1thatgotawayy

Stream of the Day: 10 Films to Watch in Support of Black Liberation
https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/watch-black-protest-films-stream-of-the-day-1202235047/amp/
 
Just Mercy   https://www.justmercyfilm.com
 
EJI: Equal Justice Initiative:    https://museumandmemorial.eji.org

​Make an impact and fight for justice by contacting your local elected officials about a particular cause, and putting public pressure on them at scale.
U.S. Senators
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Pat Roberts - (R-KS) since 1996
109 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
(202) 224-4774
eMail: www.roberts.senate.gov/public/?p=EmailPat
Local office: 11900 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210.

Jerry Moran - (R-KS) since 2010
521 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
(202) 224-6521
eMail: www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-mail-jerry
Local office: 23600 College Blvd # 201 Olathe, KS 66061.
​U.S. Representative 
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Sharice Davids (D-KS 3rd District) since 2019
eMail: 
https://davids.house.gov/contact/email-me

Washington, DC Office 1541 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515  
(202) 225-2865
Overland Park Office 7325 W. 79th Street
Overland Park, KS 66204  
Phone: (913) 621-0832
Fax: (913) 621-1533
Kansas City Office 753 State Avenue, Suite 460
Kansas City, KS 66101  
913-766-3993
State of Kansas
​Use Topeka contact info only when legislature is in session, generally January-May. Offices are otherwise closed.

​Senator Pat Pettey (District 6 - D) since 2013
Kansas State Capitol Building
300 SW 10th St.. Room 125-E
Topeka, KS 66612
Pat.Pettey@senate.ks.gov
785-296-7375

Home
Phone: 913-579-3741
Email:jmphp42@yahoo.com

Representative Jarrod Ousley (District 24 - D) since 2014
Kansas State Capitol Building

300 SW 10th St.. Room 452-S
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-7366
Email: jarrod.ousley@house.ks.gov

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Phone: 913 735-0236
Email:jarrodousley@gmail.com
​City of Shawnee

Mayor Michelle Distler
913-634-5883

mdistler@cityofshawnee.org

City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. For more information, read through the Public Comments at City Meetings brochure.
Contact information
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5325 Nieman Road
Shawnee, Kansas 66203
913-631-8597
Office e-mail

Office hours:
M - Th 9:30 a.m to Noon
​At 53rd & Nieman, adjacent to West Flanders Park in Shawnee.
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