Koinonia is designed to equip people in three ways: to engage in transformative and self-reflective work around race; to engage in constructive dialogue regarding issues of race and justice; and to engage in the larger community to promote social justice. This program consists of three daylong seminars, and two 48-hour retreats. Gatherings will include guest…
Koinonia is designed to equip people in three ways: to engage in transformative and self-reflective work around race; to engage in constructive dialogue regarding issues of race and justice; and to engage in the larger community to promote social justice. This year’s program will consist of three daylong seminars, and two 48-hour retreats. Gatherings will…
Saturday, April 21, 9 am — 4 pm Come engage in constructive dialogue with Sylvia Clute and the Koinonia faculty on how to practice Unitive Justice. We will listen, do small group work, and participate in a seminar discussion. Passionately committed to the practice of Unitive Justice, Sylvia Clute is the President of the Alliance…
Saturday, March 24, 9 am — 4 pm Come engage in constructive dialogue with Laura Lafayette and the Koinonia faculty on race and K-12 public education. We will do small group work, take a tour of area neighborhoods and schools, and participate in a seminar discussion. Passionately committed to the cause of educational equity, Laura…
Saturday, October 28, 9 am — 4 pm Rev. Ben Campbell, Pastor Emeritus of Richmond Hill and author of Richmond’s Unhealed History, is the speaker for the next seminar for the Koinonia School of Race & Justice. Speaking on the history of race, Campbell argues that the community of metropolitan Richmond is engaged in a…
Saturday, September 23, 9 am — 4 pm Rev. Ben Campbell, Pastor Emeritus of Richmond Hill and author of Richmond’s Unhealed History, is the speaker for the opening program for the Koinonia School of Race & Justice. Speaking on the theology of race, Campbell argues that the community of metropolitan Richmond is engaged in a…
Our KOINONIA School of Race and Justice is ready to begin it’s third year this fall with some significant modifications that we hope will make it possible for more to participate. The school is designed to equip people in three ways: to engage in transformative and self-reflective work around race; to engage in constructive dialogue…
Hear the Panel Discussion — What we call justice is often little more than revenge. An expert panel takes on the question: How do we move from punitive justice to a broader position of restoring wholeness and unifying our communities? The 45 minute lectures will be followed by facilitated conversation and group processing time among the audience….
“Where Are We On The Journey To Equity?” — Reverend Alvin Herring is Director of Racial Equity & Community Engagement for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and will speak on how closing the racial equity gap relates to justice and faith. Herring is a much sought after speaker on campuses and in corporate board rooms,…
Translating the Code On Monday, April 25 at 7:30 pm, Michael Paul Williams will be uncovering and breaking down the code words embedded in today’s media coverage, and will show how bias contributes to racial divides. About the lecturer: Michael Paul Williams is a metro columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He won Virginia Press Association awards for column…