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Building Bridges of Understanding
Allies for Racial Justice (ARJ) is a partnership between St. James United Methodist Church and Resurrection, A United Methodist Church. ARJ exists with the purpose of forging authentic relationships to eliminate the existing racial divide in our communities and churches.
Established in 2016, the senior pastors of St. James UMC and Resurrection led the formation of ARJ out of a determination to transform our congregations and our city into a place envisioned by Jesus…
… a place where all sisters and brothers in Christ care for and empathize with one another – a transformation that begins with understanding and listening to each other.
Upcoming Events & Programs
The ARJ Monthly Newsletter is our primary tool for communicating news, updates, opportunities to get involved, and upcoming events.
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Strength to Love
Join this dynamic opportunity to join in group conversation with a blend of members from St James United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection as we read selections of ‘Strength to Love’ by Martin Luther King Jr together. These groups will promote racial healing, cooperation, learning, and togetherness. Groups will meet 10/2 and 10/16 at Resurrection Leawood, and 10/9 and 10/23 at SJUMC from 6:30-8pm. Participants will be assigned groups and notified upon event start date.
Go Deeper
Click the button below to find article, video and book suggestions that help us better understand our differences, appreciate our similarities and establish Christ-centered solutions to end racial and social injustices.
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The ARJ Monthly Newsletter is our primary tool for communicating news, updates, opportunities to get involved, and upcoming events.
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Allies for Racial Justice (ARJ) is a partnership between St. James United Methodist Church and Resurrection, A United Methodist Church. ARJ exists with the purpose of forging authentic relationships to eliminate the existing racial divide in our communities and churches.
