Reconciliation Ministry

Anti-racism/Pro-reconciliation Ministries

The Anti-racism/Pro-reconciliation Team is a group of clergy and laypersons from around the Northern Lights Region focused on providing information, resources, and support for congregations and congregational leaders interested in reconciliation and education.

Current members:

Jack-Jack Benjamin
Rev. Paul Boling
Rev. Marvin Eckfeldt
Rev. Seungil “Victor” Eo
Rev. Dr. Miriam Gentle, Chair
Mathew Goodrich
Rev. Christie Love
Helen McNeil
Rev. Bill Robey
Rev. Paul Allen, Regional Minister

Please take time to look through the resources gathered here and follow up with a member of the team if you have questions.

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Regional Reconciliation grants available

Regional Reconciliation Grants are available for congregational projects, processes, and programs.  Read the Northern Lights Region’s Reconciliation Grants Policy here.

Complete the Reconciliation Fund Grant Application.

The application deadlines and funding decision dates are as follows:

Application Due                   Final Funding Decision By
February 1                                   May 31
August 1                                       November 30

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Reconciliation links, programs, and partners

• Regional Clergy Training policy (Anti-racism/Pro-reconciliation & Healthy Boundaries)
• Available Regional clergy anti-racism/pro-reconciliation training (hosted every four years, 2022, 2026…)
• Regional Board & Leadership training policy (Anti-racism/Pro-reconciliation & Healthy Boundaries)
• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Four Priorities – includes becoming a Pro-reconciling/Anti-racist Church
• Global Ministries (Disciples Overseas Ministries)
• Racial/Ethnic Ministries (Disciples of Christ)
• Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel
• Interfaith Immigration Coalition
• Black Disciples Endowment Fund (BDEF)
• Center for Indigenous Ministries (Disciples of Christ)
• National Convocation – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• North American Pacific/Asian Disciples of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (NAPAD)
• Obra Hispana (Promote, undergird and coordinate work of Disciples Hispanic Ministries)

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Educational & other resources

• Who Do We Choose to be in the Age of Collapse? A Strategic Framework by Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO, Convergence

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Reconciliation Grant Application

Applicant: Congregation or Agency Name *

Recognized congregations of the NL Region whose pastors are in good standing in the region; Not-for-profit agencies within the NL Region partnering with a Disciples congregation; Recognized regional ministries and commissions.

Applicant Website (Congregation/Agency) *

Applicant Mailing Address (Congregation/Agency) *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

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Zip Code

Project Contact Name *

First

Last

Project Contact Email Address *

Project Details

Project Name *

Describe the nature of the project (150 words or less) *

Project Location *

Anticipated Start Date *

Estimated Completion Date

Other Project Timeline Comments, if applicable

Grant Proposal

Amount Requested *

Grants are limited to $2,500 per request per year and may not be used for the congregation's general expenses.

Craft a brief, concise budget of resources needed (within $2500) *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 2 files.

Upload a brief, concise budget in .docx or .pdf format.

Identify other funding sources, if applicable

Project Purpose and Outcome

Discuss how grant resources would be used (consider what specific problem you are seeking to address with the requested funds) *

Summarize the desired outcomes *

Provide at least one letter of reference from a representative member of the congregation, community, or ministry participating or benefitting from the project. *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.

Upload at least one letter or reference in .docx or .pdf format.

You may upload the following optional files: +Additional letters of support +Visuals or other media/information that may help tell your project or organization’s story

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 4 files.

Upload at least optional files in .docx or .pdf format.

Other Comments for the Anti-racism/Pro-reconciliation Team?

Signature (Type full name of Application Submitter) *

Does not need to be Project Contact Person

Date of Submission *

Submit