New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 2
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Resolution 2 - Further the Work of Racial Justice
Resolution 2 encourages all people to student the impact of racism using resources curated by the ELCA, “Now is the Time” and “A Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People.”
Key resources included in this resolution:
"Now Is the Time" Leader Resources: Learn More
For conversation and reflection…
As a leader, have you taken the time to read the resource documents this resolution encourages us to study? If not, what might be hindering you and what approach might you take to create space for reading them?
This resolution invites a report to the 2025 synod assembly regarding the work of our congregations toward racial equity. Assess - what steps has your congregation taken to address racism?
If your congregation has engaged in racial equity study or work, please share a brief report via email: ecsw@ecsw.org.
As we kick off 2025 our hearts and minds swing back and forth. Preparing for annual reports, we look back and consider what has been and the love we were able to share through generosity and organizing in 2024. Planning ahead, we prepare to discern new commitments and callings.
On a personal levels, some of us may make New Year’s resolutions and set goals to create balance, health, or renewal. As the body of Christ in our synod, we make resolutions each year that help us focus our commitment to live into our calling, “to serve all people following the example of Jesus.” That’s our focus this year - the baptismal calling rooted in service after the example of Jesus.
Looking backwards, we’ll review the resolutions we brought before the Synod Assembly in 2024. Looking forward, we’ll prepare for the process of bringing new resolutions before the 2025 Synod Assembly. Between now and February 5th, we’ll take time to focus on each resolution. Be ready to collaborate and submit new resolutions after the window for submission opens, February 12th - March 14th.
