racial equity

Equity for All of God's
Beloved Creation

The Racial Equity Team leads, coordinates, and develops resources and actions for the congregations of the Metropolitan D.C. Synod to confront racism and white supremacy in our society, communities, and ourselves; freeing us to live out our baptismal promises by centering equity and justice in our Church and the world.

For more information about the Racial Equity Team or to get involved in the team’s efforts, please contact Rev. Karen Brau at racialequity@metrodcelca.org.

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Upcoming Events

Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

March 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite youth and young adults to a powerful event series on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance,...
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Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

May 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite youth and young adults to a powerful event series on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance,...
Learn More about Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

Racial Equity Resources

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Lutherans in Black History
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Monthly Prayer Petition | March 2025
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Monthly Prayer Petition | January 2025
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Monthly Prayer Petition | December 2024
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Bold and Boundless Love: A Lasting Inheritance
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Monthly Prayer Petition | July 2024
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Monthly Prayer Petition | April 2024
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Monthly Prayer Petition | March 2024
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Monthly Prayer Petition | February 2024

Join the Racial Equity Network

The Racial Equity Network was formed in conjunction with the synod's Racial Equity Team to provide a dedicated space to share the joys, struggles and opportunities in this most holy work for racial equity and justice in the world. This network meets on Zoom once a quarter and also has a private Facebook group to share, learn and discuss.

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Racial Equity Audit Process & Updates

In May of 2021, the synod council unanimously affirmed a Racial Justice Plan, proposed by the racial equity planning team, and the synod is moving forward with implementation by partnering with a consultant to complete a Synod-wide racial equity audit. 

ELCA's Truth & Healing Movement

The ELCA’s Truth & Healing Movement is an opportunity for this church to increase our understanding of our colonizing impacts on Indigenous people in the past and present.

There are opportunities to learn, raise awareness and engage in other ways to impact hearts and lives across this church. We believe that the truth, and our knowing and embracing it, is the first step toward healing for all of us.