Many people view an exploration of race as something irrelevant to them as Vermonters with the state’s relatively homogeneous population.  Issues of race can seem far away.  But whether we are aware of it or not, these issues do impact us directly.  And we can begin heal our relationships, but it will take work.    Having started the effort, the Outreach Committee knows that diving into racial reconciliation is often fraught and difficult but crucial to our spiritual health.

The first step in Trinity’s Racial Reconciliation effort is to acknowledge the experiences, frustrations, pain, and feelings of people of color.  This will not always be a fun endeavor, but it is a necessary one.  A good book to start with is Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehasi Coates.

In addition to the book, we have several articles we suggest you read.  Many are also on the Diocesan reading list.  Links to them are below.  We have also put hard copies in our Racial Reconciliation Lending Library.

The Outreach Committee would very much welcome your taking on this effort and/or any of the readings below.