
The racial reckoning that’s been happening across the country has been critically important, but if we let it wane, it will be for nothing.
The National Day of Racial Healing originated in 2017 under W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation efforts, which serves as a community and national-based process to determine and bring about transformational and sustainable change in addition to talking about the historical and contemporary effects of racism in U.S. society.
Those observing the day are encouraged to acknowledge the historical and contemporary effects of racism in American society and foster greater awareness and understanding through truth-telling, affirming our common humanity, and inspiring collective, nonviolent action toward a more just and equitable world.
The National Day of Racial Healing is observed each year following the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday to allow us all to further draw upon the life lessons of the venerable civil rights leader.
Why do we want to observe the National Day of Racial Healing?
- Restores individuals and communities to wholeness.
- Repairs the damage caused by racism.
- Facilitates trust.
- Builds authentic relationships.
- Bridges divides.
Racial healing is at the heart of racial equity – the people work that leads to community, organizational and systems transformation.
The Diversity and Reconciliation Commission has asked the churches of The Diocese of West Missouri to open their doors for members of their congregations, neighbors, and other churches to come pray and reflect on the racism in our Church and our communities, and how we can heal.
Churches open for prayer & reflection 9 a.m. – noon January 17
The Diversity and Reconciliation Commission is happy to announce the following churches will open their doors on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 9 a.m. until noon.
Belton
- St. Mary Magdalene
16808 Holmes, Belton, MO 64012
Independence
- Trinity Episcopal Church
409 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050
Joplin
- St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
706 Byers Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Kansas City
- St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
6401 Wornall Terr, Kansas City, MO 64113 - St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
2732 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128 - Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
4947 NE Chouteau Dr, Kansas City, MO 64119 - Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
415 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
1307 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64106-2845 - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
11 E 40th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 - St. Peter and All Saints Episcopal Church
100 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114-5412 - Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
7110 N Hwy 9, Kansas City, MO 64152
Lee’s Summit
- St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
1815 NE Independence Ave, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086-5414
Liberty
- Grace Episcopal Church
520 S 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068
Sedalia
- Calvary Episcopal Church
713 S Ohio, Sedalia, MO 64485
Springfield
- Christ Episcopal Church
601 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65301 - St. James Episcopal Church
2645 E Southern Hills Blvd, Springfield, MO 65806 - St. John’s Episcopal Church
515 E Division St, Springfield, MO 65804
St. Joseph
- Christ Episcopal Church
207 N 7th St, St Joseph, MO 65803
Prayer For the Human Family
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer p. 815
Pamphlets and Litany of Repentance
Prayers for the Day of Racial Healing
Prayers-for-Day-of-Racial-HealingView and download the above prayers.
A Covenant to Root Out Racism
2020-CovenantView and download the above covenant.
View and download the following files
The above resources are also available for download on the Bulletin Inserts and Flyers page.
Resources
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- 01-05-2023. Links to flyers and a link to the Bulletin and Flyers page entry for the included resources.