Looking Back: A Reflection
CVEM is pausing our Striving for Justice film conversations this month to offer the opportunity to reflect on the past 18 months’ films and conversations.
We began our series just a few weeks after the murder of George Floyd and only three months into a global pandemic. We hope this opportunity to look at racial (and other) injustice in our country head-on has in some way provided you with new information and perspectives, and a brave space to listen and be vulnerable. We are grateful for you–your presence and participation–and glad to be traveling this path with you.
Below is a list of all the films we’ve watched and discussed since our first gathering in late June 2020.
As you look over the list and think about the films you’ve watched and the conversations you’ve participated in, we invite you to take time to reflect on any of the following:
Below is a list of all the films we’ve watched and discussed since our first gathering in late June 2020.
As you look over the list and think about the films you’ve watched and the conversations you’ve participated in, we invite you to take time to reflect on any of the following:
- How have the films and discussions increased your awareness of justice issues in America?
- What thoughts, memories, and/or feelings have the films and/or conversations evoked and what does that mean to you?
- In what ways have you been most challenged by the content and/or your experiences with the conversations?
- What actions have you taken or plan to take given your experiences in this series?
- The film series title ‘Striving for Justice’ is a phrase taken from the baptismal covenant of the Episcopal Church: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? To which the people respond: I will, with God’s help. How have the Striving for Justice films and conversations supported your ability and willingness to strive for justice and peace among all people?
Thank you for your participation in the Striving for Justice film series and for taking time to reflect. If you would like to share any of your reflections with us or offer feedback on the film series itself, please do so HERE.
Blessings to you in this holiday season and in the new year.
From the Striving for Justice Film Series planning team — Lynn Norris, Vicky Partin, Martha Robert, Brian Schwartz, and Malinda Shamburger
We offer this Prayer for the Human Family with thanksgiving for you:
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer p. 815
List of films:
Just Mercy
13th
White Like Me
Flint: The Poisoning of an American City
White Fragility (Author Presentation)
Ashes to Ashes
Black Candle
I Am Not Your Negro
Driving While Black
Briars in the Cotton Patch
Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air
We All Have Implicit Bias
How to Overcome our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them
Inequality for All
The Lynching of Henry ‘Peg’ Gilbert
History of Columbus and Racial Injustices
Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ
Columbus in America
The Myth of Thanksgiving: Native American Perspectives on The Pilgrims
From the Striving for Justice Film Series planning team — Lynn Norris, Vicky Partin, Martha Robert, Brian Schwartz, and Malinda Shamburger
We offer this Prayer for the Human Family with thanksgiving for you:
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer p. 815
List of films:
Just Mercy
13th
White Like Me
Flint: The Poisoning of an American City
White Fragility (Author Presentation)
Ashes to Ashes
Black Candle
I Am Not Your Negro
Driving While Black
Briars in the Cotton Patch
Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air
We All Have Implicit Bias
How to Overcome our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them
Inequality for All
The Lynching of Henry ‘Peg’ Gilbert
History of Columbus and Racial Injustices
Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ
Columbus in America
The Myth of Thanksgiving: Native American Perspectives on The Pilgrims
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