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Researchers are seeking to create a model for change as white churches confront racism.

As White Churches Confront Racism, Researchers Seek to Create Model for Change by Lisa Peterson

Feature By Lisa Patterson For Davidson College

Researchers are seeking to create a model for change as white churches confront racism. Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, is taking steps to address racial injustice, recognizing the need for deeper conversations and long-lasting change.
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With a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., the "Churches That THRIVE for Racial Justice" project aims to shed light on racism in white dominant congregations and help churches build their commitment to racial equity. The project will examine congregational life and vitality, confront structures of racism, and foster an experience of comradery and mission among congregants.
The findings will be shared with other Christian organizations and the public to contribute to the fight against racial injustice.

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