The Mount Olivet Racial Equity (M.O.R.E.) Team exists to lead and engage our community in joining God’s work of undoing racism and building equity. As we do personal intercultural development, our team focuses on two goals.

Goal One: Motivate and grow capacity with the congregation for curiosity and compassion.
Goal Two: Work towards systemic change locally.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 3rd 1-4pm: “Religion, Racism & Reconciliation” is a ground-breaking documentary that explores the ways in which racism intertwined with American religion. It follows the stories of individuals and communities of faith (including Calvary Lutheran Church in Minneapolis) who have engaged in addressing the issues of systemic racism, such as — voting rights, income inequality and mass incarceration.

We will hear from a broad range of academic and religious luminaries who provide historical and sociological perspectives on the contradiction of an American society that values individual freedom and equality while ignoring the realities of slavery, segregation and racism. The documentary shows that while religion plays a part in our racial division, it also is a meaningful force in our nation’s healing and reconciliation.

The event is free, but space is limited — please register HERE and invite your friends!

You can find an electronic copy of the event flyer with more details here