Anti-Racism / Pro Reconciliation
As of 2020 all active clergy, both ordained and commissioned, are required to complete six hours of Healthy Boundary Training for Clergy every three years. Approved training is provided by the Christian Church in Nebraska. Other options may be: courses offered by other Regions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), member Communions/Denominations of the Churches Uniting in Christ, or trainings pre-approved by the Pastoral Leadership Commission on a case-by-case basis (please contact the Regional Minister directly, and be prepared to submit a full schedule and syllabus of the training). All this and more can be found in the ‘Nebraska Guidebook to Ministry‘.
Lexington Theological Seminary offers a opportunity for clergy to plug into coursework in an auditor capacity, both cost friendly and satisfactory for your continuing education requirements.
Check the schedule for upcoming classes and invest in yourself with some of the best education available today!
When: January 17, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM CST
Where: Zoom
Cost: $30
This one-day introductory course on racial justice offers a foundational understanding of key concepts and frameworks essential to recognizing and addressing racial inequity. We will explore the historical roots of systemic racism, the difference between individual bias & institutional discrimination, and the impact of privilege and power in shaping societal outcomes. The course will also introduce tools for allyship, anti-racist practices, and strategies for fostering inclusive environments. Through interactive discussions and reflective exercises, attendees will gain the awareness and language needed to begin engaging in racial justice work personally and professionally in the church and beyond.
When: March 14, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM CST
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
When: March 14, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM CST
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
Join the Reconciliation Ministry team from the Disciples Central Rocky Mountain Region for a five-week study of Layla F. Saad’s Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor. The book guides readers step by step through examining white privilege, the meaning of allyship, patterns of anti-Blackness, racial stereotypes, cultural appropriation, and the ongoing work of responding to race with honesty and commitment. Its 28 days of readings and journaling prompts invite sustained self-reflection that supports meaningful social change. We will meet weekly on Zoom for facilitated reflection on what emerged in the previous week’s readings. Registration is required for all participants.
All Laypersons & Clergy in the Disciples Central Rocky Mountain Region are welcome to register.
Participants are encouraged to obtain a copy of the book in time for our first gathering. There is no pre-reading required. We will begin the daily readings as a group beginning on Jan 18, 2026. A limited number of book scholarships are available for Disciples participants. Contact your pastor for more information.
Zoom Sessions meet Sundays from 3 to 4 pm CST.
- Sun 1/18, 2-3 pm: Welcome Kickoff
- Sun 1/25, 2-3 pm: Days 1-7
- Sun 2/1, 2-3 pm: Days 8-14
- Sun 2/8, 2-3 pm: Days 15-21
- Sun 2/15, 2-3 pm: Days 22-28 and Wrap Up