Anti-Racism

The goal of the Anti-Racism Committee is to dismantle racism within the Diocese of Arizona with the ultimate goal of Becoming a Beloved Community.

Our Anti-Racism Training curriculum, Pathways for Engaging in Anti-Racism Initiatives, is designed to provide an understanding, self-examination, and spiritual awakening grounded in our Baptismal Covenant into issues of racism. The training will “strengthen our life together as a denomination that understands the intricate ways in which the sin of racism infects individuals, congregations, and communities.” (General Convention 2018- A044). 

Committee members are available to facilitate a conversation on race and faith with your Vestry/Bishop’s Committee, congregation, or deanery group. To reach a member of the committee, send an email.

The committee is always interested in training new trainers to use our anti-racism curriculum. We are especially interested in people who would like to focus on the technical aspects of the training and are competent with running Zoom meetings and other online resources. Facilitators can be lay or ordained. They should be active members of an Episcopal Church or community. We like to raise up facilitators of diverse ages, races, and congregations.

Email the Anti-Racism Committee at antiracism@azdiocese.org if you are interested in being trained as a Facilitator.

Future 2022 Cohort Dates:

• April 24^th, May 6^th & 7^th
• May 7^th, 20^th & 21^st  

Registration for June Cohorts will open on May 4th

• June 5th, 17^th & 18^th
• June 12^th, 24^th & 25^th

Registration for July Cohorts will open on June 1st

• July 17th, 29^th & 30^th
• July 31^st, August 12^th & 13^th

Registration for August & September Cohorts will open on July 6th

• August 28^th, September 9^th & 10^th
• September 11^th, 23^rd & 24^th
• September 25^th, October 7^th & 8^th
• November 6^th 18^th & 19^th

Intro Sessions are held via Zoom from 4:30 pm to 6 pm

Day 1 Sessions are held via Zoom from 6 pm to 9 pm

Day 2 Sessions are held via Zoom from 9 am to 4:30 pm

Committee Members