Black History Month

Reflection

“Believe in yourself, learn, and never stop wanting to build a better world.”
~ Mary McLeod Bethune

Prayer

Compassionate God, today, as we approach the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, may our celebration remind us of God’s word to each of us, and to our nation and world, how vitally important it is to build a world of equality, justice, inclusion, and freedom for all. May our compassion for one another help us to be truthful about the sins and crimes of our past, to be honest about the challenges we face in the present moment, to be hopeful about the future we desire as a people, and to recognize and accept that both require us to be a courageous and virtuous people in the here and now. May we as individuals and as a people exemplify the compassion embodied in the ministry of your son Jesus as we seek to pursue the dawning of a new and better day for all. In trust and humility, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Make a commitment to do something each day in honor of Black History Month. And identify one action I can take or commitment I can make to work for racial justice throughout the year.