Yes, it is February so of course the expectation is that we hear about “Black History Month” but as an Immigrant Female of Color I have to say, I feel some kind of way doing this- because I wish we were able to celebrate the stories of our black, brown, immigrant, female, indigenous siblings everyday and not need these specific months. I also know that while we at Broadway might be a little ahead in celebrating all people of God, there are folk who need the reminder.
I do sincerely share that this is not a once a year event for us, but we celebrate the stories and the contributions of the black people in our worship and other ministries all year long!
GCORR has shared dos and don’ts to observe/celebrate this month, some of which are:
Offer visible and tangible support to black-owned business,
Use February as a starting point for including songs, prayers and stories of people from African descent, and
Challenge denial and fragility that some folk might exhibit.
I am grateful to all who attended the ‘all church meeting’ last Sunday and based on that we will share with you resources that will be helpful for us, for those whom we love and know and for others who you may know need the support. Many of these resources are listed in this newsletter and on our website. We will keep them and the list updated.
Beloveds- while we do our best to prepare for the days ahead of us, I also do want to remind ourselves that these times also call us to stay grounded and not let anything get to us in a way that paralyses us from caring for ourselves and those around us- so let us all be intentional to check on one another, support one another, remind each other often that we are beloveds, we are precious, that all of us have a right to live and be who we are called to be.
Remember that we are resilient people who will continue to do our best to move forward with courage, compassion, and conviction.
