Increase your appreciation of diversity
Deepen awareness of
individual & societal prejudice
Better discern effects of
institutional & systemic
racism
Understand that unity can be achieved through Christ
Take responsibility for
overcoming individual &
systemic racism
Respect the dignity of all
PREPARED TO SERVE
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF WESTERN NEW YORK
1064 Brighton Road • Tonawanda, NY 14150
716.881.0660
Seeing the Face
of God
in Each Other
Anti-Racism Training of
The Episcopal Church
Fall 2016
Saturdays, September 17 & 24
Diocesan Ministry Center
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
or
Saturdays, October 15 &22
St. James’, Batavia
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Diocesan Anti-Racism and Diversity Commission
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF WNY
1064 BRIGHTON ROAD
TONAWANDA, NEW YORK 14150
The church is meant
to be a place of sanctuary,
as well as a place of empowerment
and inspiration.
In order for our Church to be a haven
for those seeking refuge in this broken
world, we must be keenly sensitive to
offering a place where the dignity
of all is respected.
Who should take this class?
· Wardens
· Clergy
· Officers
· Vestry Members
· Search Committee Members
· Youth Ministry Leaders
· Sunday School Superintendents
· Church Staff
· Members of Diocesan Agencies, Commissions, Committees, Boards
· Persons in the Ordination Process
· Everyone!
Anti-Racism and Diversity Training will be offered:
Saturdays, September 10 & 17
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Diocesan Ministry Center
1064 Brighton Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Saturdays, October 15 &22
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. James’ Church
405 East Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020
There is no fee for this course.
Sign in and coffee will be at 8:00 a.m. It is important that the first session begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Please bring your lunch because the break will be short. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided.
Registration deadlines are eight days before the first class. Registered persons will receive materials to read in preparation for the class.
In order to receive certification for having attended this course, participants must be present for the entire session.
Questions? Contact Alice Brown at
or
716-881-0660 ext. 12
A minimum of 6 registrations is required in order for the course to be offered.
Register using the form below. Online registration will be available Spring 2016.
Seeing The Face Of God
In Each Other
Anti-Racism & Diversity
Registration Form
Name ______
Phone ______
Address ______
______
Email ______
Name/location of
Congregation ______
I am registering for
⧠ Saturdays, September 10 & 17 at the
Diocesan Ministry Center
⧠ Saturdays, October 15 & 22 in Batavia
Questions? Call 716-881-0660
Mail completed registration form to:
Ms. Alice Brown
Episcopal Diocese of WNY
1064 Brighton Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Registration Deadlines:
September Class: September 2
October Class: October 7