R.A.C.E. and the Bible

Sundays, 1-2:30pm

Feb 22 - Mar 15

In the Parlor

R.A.C.E. and the Bible

(Reviewing Accounts of our Country's Exceptionalism) - PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!

(Exceptions: "Indians", "slaves", women, "felons", immigrants, children, poor, LGBTQIA+, "handicapped", etc.)

The Wrestling with Racism Team is inviting Warren UMC and First UMC, Pittsburgh to come together to study, share, wrestle together and march onward. This Lenten challenge is encouraged for all members and interested parties from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm on four Sunday afternoons beginning February 22, 2026 in the Parlor of the First UMC of Pittsburgh. A light lunch will be provided beginning at 12:30 pm.

This study is intended as an exploration of scripture and some of our country’s foundational documents. Don Blinn will lead us as we search for a more inclusive understanding of our nation’s history pertinent to present-day tensions.

Scripture to be referenced will include: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:4b-9, 18-25; 4:1-16; 9:20-27; Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Acts 10:34-43; Romans 2:1-11; Galatians 3:23-29; and Acts 17:22-31. Foundational documents to be referenced will include: The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, "Plessy vs. Ferguson", 13th Amendment, Declarations of Sentiments, first Black legal protest in America on February 11, 1644, Dred Scott decision of U.S. Supreme Court on March 6, 1857, Emancipation Proclamation, Reconstruction Amendments, '40 Acres and a Mule', Poor People's Campaign, Red Summer, Tulsa Race Riot of 1921, Wounded Knee Massacre, East St. Louis riots, "eugenics", First Naturalization Law of 1790, and Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

To ensure enough food is provided, please notify either Tracy Merrick (tracyrm@aol.com) or Don Blinn (donandben9894@gmail.com) if you will be attending. Please address any questions to either Don or Tracy.