Sanctuary is committed to antiracism and ending white supremacy. We join many others in the work of producing justice and equity. 

Here are some of the events, groups, and efforts we’ve done and continue to do.

  • Sunday sermons that directly address systemic racism, white privilege, white supremacy, and more

  • Financial Support of local organizations that promote antiracism (G! World; Af Am History Museum in CR; other community nonprofits that advance policies helping people of color)

  • Church leadership reading Black feminist theologians or Black Bible scholars and advancing those voices in teachings

  • Serving with the Poor People’s Campaign; working with people of color across the state of Iowa to highlight justice issues; engaging in civil disobedience acts of protest

  • Acknowledging violence against Black people during Sunday services and on social media (Michael Brown; Trayvon Martin; Eric Garner; Breonna Taylor; Ahmaud Arbery; George Floyd; others)

  • Highlighting issues impacting Native American communities

  • Small groups on race and racial justice

  • Sharing antiracism books and resources, from adult nonfiction and podcasts to children’s picture books

  • Antiracism seminars and training