September 6: a day on the racial history of our diocese

Please save the date for a day of listening, learning, and conversation on the racial history of our diocese.

Details and updates both in this space and in future posts!

Traces of Our Trade
Saturday, September 6, 2008

9-4 p.m.

St. Matthew's, Hillsborough

Co-sponsored by the School of Ministry, the Anti-Racism Committee, and the Diocesan Historiographer

A mid-July update - quick summary of conference contents:

* Film “Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North”

* Discussion with Constance and Dain Perry, an interracial couple who are members of the DeWolf family featured in the film, experienced facilitators, and members of Trinity Church, Boston

* Panel on the racial history of the Diocese of North Carolina with both an overview and local stories from historic congregations

* “How-to” workshops on doing oral history, finding hidden historical treasure in parish records, restoring slave cemeteries, ideas for reading and study, and other resources

* Address by Bishop Curry and Prayer

Registration: Contact Shelley Kappauf, School of Ministry, 336-273-5770 shelley.kappauf@episdionc.org

Full details with names of panelists coming in the second half of July in a space above...

Updates coming soon!

Dear friends,

We've been a bit behind posting updates, resources, and announcements. Please forgive us. We're catching up this summer.

Meanwhile, enjoy the resources below, and check back with us over the July 4 weekend!

Yours in justice and love,

Jane Redmont
Chair, Anti-Racism Committee
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina