The Presbytery of Detroit

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As we have been charged by the denomination to become a 'Matthew 25 Church,' the Presbytery of Detroit's leadership has begun the process of identifying systemic racism through an anti-racism training led by Michigan Roundtable. The process for some has been uncomfortable. We were made aware in the beginning of our training that there would be moments of discomfort. As I have witnessed the discomfort of my colleagues, I am reminded of the physical, mental, and spiritual discomfort of those who have been and are currently being oppressed. I've heard it said, "If you're going to examine yourself, it's going to be painful." The link to the article below shares how the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board is assessing the 'power and privilege dynamics' within their board. As we move into the 'Church' God is calling us to be, each one of us is responsible for our actions (or inaction.)
 
'Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ Matt 25:45
 
~Charon Barconey, Associate Executive Presbyter 

pres-outlook.org/2020/10/were-in-a-good-uncomfortable-as-hell-place-presbyterian-mission-agency-board-receives-power-and-privilege-report/?fbclid=IwAR2LYFXmyuQZPeXyFo4PqFfxacNMajn4tHSRrAiTThCytduJZiHpPe3UNAQ
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Presbytery of Detroit Matthew 25 congregations/organizations.

Broadstreet, Detroit
Calvary, Detroit
Community Church, Waterford
Covenant, Southfield
Faith Community, Novi
First, Birmingham
​First, Farmington Hills
​First, Pontiac
First, Royal Oak
First, South Lyon
Fort Street, Detroit
Geneva, Canton
​Gratiot Avenue, Detroit
Grosse Ile
Hope, Detroit
Littlefield, Dearborn
​Michigan Black Presbyterian Caucus
​Northbrook, Beverly Hills
​Northminster, Troy
Sashabaw, Clarkston
Save UR Life Outreach, Fowlerville
Starr, Royal Oak
St John's, Detroit
Westminster, Detroit
313 Calling, Grosse Pointe Memorial
 
For more information and to register as a 'Matthew 25' congregation click link below:
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/matthew-25/become-a-matthew-25-church/
After registration, you will be notified directly of national gatherings, in addition to having access to various resources. As a presbytery, we have hosted (and will host more) local conversations around the three foci, as well as opportunities to share your experiences with the wider church. Please feel free to contact Charon Barconey directly if you have any questions or suggestions. Charon@detroitpresbytery.org

DISMANTLING structural racism

PART 1
As part of our commitment to be a Matthew 25 Presbytery, our Multicultural Ministry Team hosted a panel discussion with Presbyterian siblings of color discussing our charge to ‘Dismantle Structural Racism’. Elder Sharon Moore, Multicultural Ministry Team chair, moderated the conversation with panelists the Rev. Lindsey Anderson, Love Rising Lutheran Church Co-Pastor, Mr. Jonathan Itchon, Multicultural Ministry Team member, the Rev. Shanea Leonard, Associate for Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries, PC (USA), and the Rev. Fernando Rodriguez, Kirk in the Hills Associate Pastor.
Here is the link for the recording of the June 18 panel discussion.
www.facebook.com/DetPresby/videos/3440937475941053/?t=19

PART 2
As part of our commitment/vision to be a Matthew 25 Presbytery, our Multicultural Ministry Team hosted part two of our panel discussion on ‘Dismantling Structural Racism’ with our white Presbyterian siblings on July 9th. Elder Sharon Moore, Multicultural Ministry Team chair, moderated the conversation with panelists Rev. Dr. Gloria Albrecht- Honorably Retired, Adam Delezenne- Director of Operations at the Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center, Rev. Kara Hildebrandt- Pastor of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, and Stacey Stevens- Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion. Please use the link below to view the conversation. All are encouraged to view with both panel discussions and share with sessions, congregations, family and friends as we discern together our Matthew 25 call. 
Here is the link for the recording of the July 9 response from our non-POC siblings
www.facebook.com/DetPresby/videos/2754436351509973/
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You are encouraged to share this discussion with your sessions, committees, work-groups, church members, family and friends.
"This video, created collaboratively by the Hispanic/Latino-a Intercultural Congregational Support, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, and the Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus, reflects the sentiments of the many Latin American communities who are part of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
We wanted to share with our church our solidarity with all people of color in the PCUSA, but specifically the Black community inside and outside the church, after the murder of Mr. George Floyd, the latest example of systemic racism and the ongoing police brutality against African Americans in the United States.
Latinx people stand and walk and scream along with those who march daily demanding equality and a stop to institutional racism. We also have faith that someday, the words of the Prophet Amos will resonate true in our country and the world: But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!" 
Rev. Dr. Antonio (Tony) Aja, (HR)
Moderator, Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus

https://www.facebook.com/HispanicLatinoPCUSA/
Adjunct Professor, McCormick Theological Seminary
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The Presbytery of Detroit

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17575 Hubbell St., ​Detroit, Michigan 48235

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