We commit to no longer remaining silent about
racial injustice.
We acknowledge a crisis in our nation regarding systemic racism and oppression in education, employment, government and our justice system;
The results of systemic racism are fundamentally at odds with our Moravian polity and beliefs, and confronting racial inequity and oppression is essential for our Christian witness and spiritual wholeness;
At the January 2018 Church Council meeting, the Waconia Moravian Church made a commitment to racial justice, resulting in the creation of a Racial Justice Leadership Council which provides guidance for our Racial Justice work.
The Waconia Moravian Church publicly declares its commitment to:
No longer remaining silent about racial injustice in any context; and
Promoting Racial Justice through education, advocacy, critical self-reflection, and positive relationship-building in our congregation and in our communities; and
Addressing structural racism, however it confronts us, through intentional efforts in our ministry as a church.
