A candid discussion, with Dr. John Nunes, president of Concordia College in Bronxville, NY, and Ms. Rehema Kavugha, Synod Relations Manager at the Lutheran Church Extension Fund based in St. Louis, Missouri, on how Christians can move toward racial reconciliation in a practical and meaningful way.

The body of Christ is called to unity, but the dividing wall of racism continues to permeate our nation and the church. This discussion will address the historical aspects of racism and the church as well as analyze the current situation regarding racism in the church. The panelists examine ways the church can begin to address racial injustices.

Community Faith Partners' mission is to unite Christians in Tompkins County. The recent killing of George Floyd has shone a spotlight on the disunity of the church. The goal of this forum is to begin a real dialogue to discuss pragmatic solutions that will encourage the church to speak out (Proverbs 31:8-9).

Part 2 of the discussion on racial injustice and the silent church. In Part 2 the panelists delves into the nuances of why the church has been silent and actions that can be taken to break this silence.

The body of Christ is called to unity, but the dividing wall of racism continues to permeate our nation and the church. This discussion will address the historical aspects of racism and the church as well as analyze the current situation regarding racism in the church. The panelists examine ways the church can begin to address racial injustices.