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Understanding Racism

Our leaders in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut speak of the “twin pandemics” we are enduring – that of COVID19, and that of racism.  In 2018, our Diocese declared a ‘Season of Racial Healing, Justice and Reconciliation,’ inviting parishes to engage in conversation about the sin of racism.  As we witness acts of racist violence and Black Lives Matter demonstrations around us it is clear that this ‘Season’ will need to be ongoing. At Trinity Church, we want to join with our sisters and brothers in Christ to deepen our understanding of racism.  We invite you to join us for this important work of Christian formation – seeking the restoration of all human beings – to each other, to Church, and to God.

Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North

​In Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, Producer/Director Katrina Browne tells the story of her forefathers, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Given the myth that the South is solely responsible for slavery, viewers will be surprised to learn that Browne’s ancestors were Northerners. The film follows Browne and nine fellow family members on a remarkable journey which brings them face-to-face with the history and legacy of New England’s hidden enterprise.
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    Sign up for the movie discussion on Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. A Zoom link will be emailed to you.

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Race: The Power of an Illusion

 Learning more about our history in this nation and in our Church will be an important step as we grow in understanding.  The first opportunity is to take part in the three-session course - Race: The Power of an Illusion. We‘ll ask “What is this thing called ‘race’?” We’ll see that many of our common assumptions about race are wrong, yet the consequences of racism are very real. This course will help us navigate through our myths and misconceptions and scrutinize some of the assumptions we take for granted. Then we’ll explore how race has played out in the United States with social, economic, and political consequences. The format of this course is that for each of the three sessions, each person will watch a one-hour video on their own schedule, answer questions on their own, and then join a 1 ½ hour facilitated Zoom discussion.

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  • 2023 Pledge Online
  • About Us
    • Meet the Rector
    • Leadership
    • History & Campus
    • Contact Us
  • Worship
    • Music
    • Compline
    • Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals
  • Programs
    • Children's Ministry
    • Youth
    • Learn
  • Get Involved
    • Serve Our Parish
    • Serve Our Community
    • Interact
    • Events
  • Give
    • The Gifts of Community