Develop a Discipleship System
Anti-racist Book Study: When God Became White
By Motoe Yamada Foor
We are excited to announce an enriching opportunity for spiritual growth and community transformation: our upcoming Anti-racist Book Study. You are invited to explore Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim's insightful book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity.
Why Participate?
Our commitment to the gospel compels us to confront racism and work toward justice for all God’s children. This book delves into how whiteness has influenced Christian theology and practice, challenging us to rethink our beliefs, recognize our biases, and take tangible steps toward racial justice. Discipleship Ministries supports the ongoing efforts of the Council of Bishops, the General Commission on Religion and Race, and others with resources and opportunities that focus on anti-racist discipleship.
How to Join
To participate in this Anti-racist Book Study, sign up here. We welcome everyone, regardless of background or prior experience with anti-racism work. This study is for anyone willing to engage in honest dialogue and work toward a more just Christianity. Please register by September 2, 2024.
Key Dates
Mark your calendars for our four webinars with the author:
- Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- All sessions held at 3-4:30 p.m. CDT. (4-5:30 p.m. EDT, 2-3:30 p.m. MDT, 1-2:30 p.m. PDT, 10-11:30 a.m. Hawaii Time)
Additionally, we will have weekly online small-group study at various times with great leaders to provide flexible options for deeper engagement.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit (1.0) will be available for a fee, upon request.
Book Purchase
Support United Methodist publications by purchasing your copy of When God Became White from Cokesbury.
Book Study Leader
Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn, senior pastor of Kona United Methodist Church, Hawaii, is leading and organizing this study. Rev. Dr. Ahn was intrigued by the book and shared it on Facebook. Her enthusiasm resonated widely, leading to an overwhelming response from various groups interested in participating in a broader study.
Supporting Groups
- Asian American Language Ministry National Plan / New Federation of Asian American United Methodists (AALM/NFAAUM)
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Clergywomen (AAPIC)
- Black Clergy Women
- Black Methodist for Church Renewal (BMCR)
- Filipino Caucus
- Hawaii HUI
- Korean Caucus/Korean Ministry Plan
- National Association of Korean American United Methodist Clergywomen (NAKAUMC)
- National Association of Korean-American United Methodist Pastors Serving Cross-Racial/Cultural Appointments (NAKAUMPSCRA)
- Next Generations of Korean Americans in The United Methodist Church (NEXUS)
- National Japanese American United Methodist Caucus
- Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN)
- United Methodist Church Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Ministry & United Methodist Congress of the Deaf (UM DHM/UMCD)
Join us on this important journey. Together, we can work toward anti-racist discipleship and build a faith community that truly reflects Christ's love and justice.
All are welcome to explore other resources related to anti-racist discipleship from Discipleship Ministries here.
Discipleship Ministries staff created this material with assistance from AI tools.
Rev. Motoe Yamada Foor, Director of Adult Discipleship, served in local churches for twenty years. She has a wealth of experience at a variety of organizational levels of The United Methodist Church as well as in ecumenical organizations such as the World Council of Churches (WCC). She also enjoys serving as a coach to help people and churches grow.
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