Dismantling Racism for Teens - A Two-Day Event March 26th & 27th, 2022

5421 Germantown Avenue,Philadelphia PA 19144

26 March, 2022

Description

A Two-Day Event to Enable Teens to Connect Their Faith to the Racial Healing in Our Episcopal Diocese. Using the outstanding curriculum Dismantling Racism: A Youth Curriculum, this two-day event will help Middle and High School youth have conversations about race and build relationships to address systemic racism in their context. The goal is to help youth connect their faith with racial healing in our communities. Youth (aged 13+) may attend. Priority will be given to youth from the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. The event is free for all attendees. This is an in-person event located at the Episcopal Mission Center (https://www.stlukesgermantown.com/team-3-1) on St. Luke's campus, 5421 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. You will receive directions and further details after registration. **Due to the high incidence of Covid-19 in the Philadelphia area, masks and proof of vaccination will be required of all attendees. Full attendance is required for BOTH days, March 26th-27th, 2022, 9:30 am – 4 pm. This is a commuter event; a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. There is also an orientation meeting for parents/caregivers and youth on Thursday, March 17, 2022, 7:00 - 8:15pm via Zoom which is mandatory. A Zoom link will be emailed to you before the meeting. Dismantling Racism: A Youth Curriculum was developed by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and the Absalom Jones Center. The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Dismantling Racism Team of Trainers: The Rev. Canon Betsy Ivey, Canon for Growth and Support, Director of Youth Ministry, The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Ms. Emma DiPace, Minister of Children and Youth, Church of the Advent, Kennett Square The Rev. Christopher Exley, Rector, All Hallows' Church The Rev. Deacon Diane Faison, Minister of Children and Youth, Church of St. Francis-in-the-Field Ms. Ann Alexis Hara, Children and Youth Minister, Church of St. Martin in the Fields Mr. Duane Howard, Coordinator, Youth Ministry, St. Anne's-Abington Mr. Isaac Quelly, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral member and local educator Ms. Meredith Wiggins, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, Philadelphia Cathedral The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Know Jesus. Change the World. www.diopa.org