Love Your Neighbor

Rev. Anne Kirchmier speaks with her friend, Dr. James Holley IV, about racism. James discusses racism in the world now and in the past from his position as an African-American person, father, son of a politician, and doctor. Timestamps: 0:00-2:02: Introduction 2:02-25:02: James and Anne's Conversation 2:02-4:42: How are you? 5:28-9:17: What is the current situation pertaining to race like for you, your family, and your congregation? 9:17-14:26: How have you personally experienced racism? 14:44-17:08: What is the significance of Black Lives Matter for you? 17:20-18:37: What can White Christians do to be allies for people of color? 18:43-22:06: What, if anything, gives you hope in this situation? 22:31-25:02: Joint Prayer, Lord's Prayer 25:02-26:46: Conclusion Grove Church: https://www.grovechurchva.com/ Sign up for the Episcopal Public Policy Network: https://episcopalchurch.org/OGR/eppn-sign-up Sacred Ground: https://episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/ Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier speaks with her friend, Helen Mitchell, about racism. Helen talks about growing up isolated from Black people and the importance of reconciling through conversation and learning about the struggles Black people face. Timestamps: 0:00-1:34: Introduction 1:34-22:27: Helen and Anne's Conversation 1:34-3:19: How are you? 3:41- 6:38: What is the current situation pertaining to race like for you, your family, and your congregation? 6:57-14:06: How have you personally experienced racism? 14:22-16:59: What is the significance of Black Lives Matter for you? 17:15-20:16: What can White Christians do to be allies for people of color? 20:38-21:38: What, if anything, gives you hope in this situation? 21:59-24:08: Joint Prayer, Lord's Prayer 24:08-25:43: Conclusion Sign up for the Episcopal Public Policy Network: https://episcopalchurch.org/OGR/eppn-sign-up Sacred Ground: https://episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/ Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier speaks with her friend, Louise Ragland, about racism. Louise shares her perspective on living with white privilege and how she has been motivated to learn and be anti-racist. Timestamps: 0:00-1:14: Introduction 1:20-22:27: Louise and Anne's Conversation 1:20-2:54: How are you? 3:24-8:37: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation? 9:07-10:59: How have you personally experienced racism? 11:11-13:41: What is the significance of Black Lives Matter for you? 13:56-18:53: What can White Christians do to be allies for people of color? 19:00-20:31: What, if anything, gives you hope in this situation? 20:57-23:46: Joint Prayer, Lord's Prayer 23:46-25:33: Conclusion Sign up for the Episcopal Public Policy Network: https://episcopalchurch.org/OGR/eppn-sign-up Unlocking Us Podcast Episode with Brené Brown and Bishop Michael Curry: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-bishop-michael-curry-on-love-hope-in-troubling-times/ Sacred Ground: https://episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/ Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Dr. Karen Merritt talks with her friend, Rev. Anne Kirchmier, about racism. Anne answers the questions she has been asking her friends of color and introduces the perspective of a White person working toward anti-racism. Timestamps: 0:00-1:14: Introduction 1:19-22:27: Anne and Karen's Conversation 1:19-2:44: How are you? 2:53-4:47: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation? 4:51-11:57: How have you personally experienced racism? 12:04-13:50: What is the significance of Black Lives Matter for you? 14:02-17:35: What do you feel White Christians can do to be allies? Is there anything you would like to say to White Christians? 17:58-19:58: What, if anything, gives you hope in this situation? 20:03-22:27: Joint Prayer, Lord's Prayer 22:27-24:31: Conclusion Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/ Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks with her friend, Chelsea Williams, about racism. Chelsea shares her experience as a person of color with a Black husband and young children. She speaks to the importance of finding reality and embracing faith in moving toward a future where all lives can matter equally. 0:00-3:06: Introduction 3:15-35:13: Chelsea and Anne's Conversation 3:15-6:15: How are you? 6:29-11:08: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation? 11:18-14:45: How have you personally experienced racism? 15:19-21:41: From your perspective, what is the significance of Black Lives Matter? 22:12-25:49: What can White Christians do to be allies for you? Is there anything you would like to say to White Christians? 26:02-31:08: What gives you hope in the midst of this situation? 31:43-35:13: Joint Prayer, Lord's Prayer 35:13-37:10: Conclusion First Baptist Church Hampton: https://thefbch.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fbch229/ Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/ Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks with her friend, Rev. Hickman Alexandre, about racism. As an African American man, Hickman shares his experiences of dealing with racism in the church and through the church as well as in daily life. Timestamps: 0:00-4:45: Introduction 4:49-30:47: Hickman and Anne's Conversation 4:49-6:08: How are you doing? 6:34-12:55: What is the current situation pertaining to race and racism like for you, your family, and your congregation? 13:05-17:01: In your life, where and how have you experienced racism? 17:33-22:59: How can White Christians be allies? Is there anything you would like to say to White Christians? 23:10-27:19: What, if anything, gives you hope? 27:34-30:47: Joint prayer, Lord's Prayer 30:47-32:38: Conclusion Referenced in this episode: Sharing Our Stories, Christ Church Cathedral Indianapolis: https://youtu.be/sbbHczs-pUg Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Hickman's church, St. James's Brookhaven, NY: https://welcometostjamesbrookhaven.org/ https://www.facebook.com/stjamesbrookhavenny/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks with her friend, Melvin Ferebee, Director of System Analysis and Advanced Concepts for NASA Langley Research Center and former Director of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, about racism. Melvin shares his perspective on law enforcement, small acts of racism, and allies. Timestamps: 0:00-3:10: Introduction 3:19-35:49: Melvin and Anne's Conversation 3:19-6:06: How are you doing? 6:25-15:21: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation? 15:33-27:52: How have you personally experienced racism? 28:12-31:25: How can White Christians be allies? Is there anything you would like to say to White Christians? 31:34-33:18: What, if anything, gives you hope? 33:18-35:49: Joint prayer, Lord's Prayer 35:50-37:32: Conclusion Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

In this episode, Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks with her friend, Rev. Lorna Williams, about racism. Lorna gives her perspective as someone who immigrated to the United States as a woman of color and has served in the Episcopal Church for over 20 years. She speaks to how we can battle hatred and a history of racism in the United States, how we can build a better legacy. 0:00-4:01: Introduction 4:05-30:41: Lorna and Anne's Conversation 4:05-5:36: How are you? 6:04-8:07: How is the current situation for you, your family, and your congregation? 8:21-15:00: Would you be willing to talk about how you have experienced racism in your life? 12:12-15:00: How have you experienced racism within the church? 15:26-23:30: How can White Christians be allies? Is there anything you would like to say to White Christians? 23:44-27:14: What gives you hope in the midst of this situation? 27:53-30:41: Joint Prayer, Lord's Prayer 30:43-32:31: Conclusion Lorna's church, St. Luke's Germantown: https://www.facebook.com/St-Lukes-Church-Germantown-111657445537323/, https://www.stlukesgermantown.com Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks with her friend, Rev. Willis Foster, Sr., rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Petersburg. He shares stories, from growing up Black during segregation and “integration” in Greensboro, North Carolina to his career in the military to his career in the church. Willis talks about what he's learned and what it will take to move to a better place. Timestamps: 0:00-3:48: Introduction 3:48-50:03: Willis and Anne's Conversation 3:48-7:12: How are you doing? 7:40-15:23: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation? 16:04-31:09: Would you be willing to talk about how you have experienced racism in your life? 31:33-40:16: What can White Christians do to be allies? 40:47-45:54: What gives you hope? 46:40-50:03: Joint Prayer, Lord's Prayer 50:03-50:35: Conclusion Referenced in this episode: Information about works and conversations by Rev. Winnie Varghese, Rev. Stephanie Spellers, and Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas: https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2020/07/06/female-church-leaders-of-color-urge-more-anti-racism-action-in-open-letter/ Yet With A Steady Beat: The African American Struggle for Recognition in the Epsicopal Church by Harold Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/yet-with-a-steady-beat-harold-t-lewis/1112031749 How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Willis' church, St. Stephen's Petersburg: https://ststephenspbgva.org/, https://www.facebook.com/ststephenspbgva228 Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks to her friend, Sobi Walton, about racism. Sobi shares her experiences as an African-American woman in the military and in daily life in America. She also shares resources and her own ideas about creating change. Timestamps: 0:00-2:55: Introduction 2:56-20:19: Sobi and Anne's Conversation 2:56-3:08: How are you? 3:48-5:32: What is the current situation pertaining to racism like for you, your family, and your congregation? 6:17-8:07: How have you, in your life or your family's life, experienced racism? 8:29-14:18: What can White Christians do to be allies? 14:31-17:24: What gives you hope? 18:03-20:19: Joint Prayer, the Lord's Prayer 20:19-21:25: Conclusion Referenced in this episode: A Class Divided - Frontline (Jane Elliot's “Blue Eyes/ Brown Eyes” Exercise): https://youtu.be/1mcCLm_LwpE Of One Blood: How Did We Get Here? Race is an Idea - Part 1 by Yvita Marcus Learn more and order: https://www.ofonebloodbook.com/about-the-book/ Waking Up White by Debby Irving: https://debbyirving.com/the-book/ Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Marc Vance of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Newport News, Virginia talks about how empathy and understanding are central in scripture and the baptismal covenant of the Episcopal Church. Betsy Wolak, lay minister and parishioner at St. Andrew's, wraps up with a meditation on fear. Pray with Marc: Almighty God, who created us in Your image, grant that Your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Take away the arrogance and the hatred which infect our hearts. Break down the walls that separate us and unite us in bonds of love, that barriers which may divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease. And our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen. Timestamps: 0:00-0:30: Introduction 0:30-5:16: Marc Vance - I See You 5:16-6:09: Prayer for Unity 6:12-11:48: Betsy Wolak - Meditation on Fear 11:48-12:19: Conclusion “To truly see into someone's true essence, the goodness inside of their soul and to understand how connected we are” - Lorraine Lundqvist (https://bloggingmidlife.com/?p=45) Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks to her friend, Dr. Karen Merritt, about racism. Karen draws on her childhood in the South, career in the medical field, and lifetime of faith to present her perspective as a mother and woman of color in the United States. Timestamps: 0:00-0:58: It Is Well With My Soul Verse 1 0:58-2:56: Introduction 2:56-22:20: Karen and Anne's Conversation 2:56-4:38: How are you? 4:38-6:24: What is the current situation like for you and your family? 6:24-12:48: In your life, when and how have you faced racism? 12:58-16:52: What can White Christians do to be allies? 17:00-19:18: What gives you hope? 19:50-22:20: Joint Prayer, the Lord's Prayer 22:21-25:17: Conclusion 23:03-25:06: It Is Well With My Soul Verses 2 & 3 Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks to her friend, Rev. Charles Cheek, about racism. With a lifetime of experience in activism, and as a community organizer and African-American pastor, Charles gives his perspective on the world now and the ways we can move forward. Timestamps: 0:00-4:47: Introduction 4:47-27:14: Charles and Anne's Conversation 4:47-5:34: How are you? 6:10-11:14: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation? 11:20-16:14: How have you personally been faced with racism or racist actions? 16:21-21:28: What can White Christians do to be allies? 21:38-23:31: What gives you hope right now? 23:44-27:14: Joint Prayer, the Lord's Prayer 27:17-28:42: Conclusion Support Charles' podcast, Let's Talk Justice: Front Porch Conversations https://www.blogtalkradio.com/frontporchjustice Jobs for Life: https://jobsforlife.org/ Pastor's Dialogue on Racism, Poverty, and Violence Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Pastors-Dialogue-on-Racism-Poverty-and-Violence-305787953388153/ Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks to her friend, Ronald Graves about racism. Ron shares his experiences as a father and person of color in a mostly white field. He also gives his thoughts about what can be done to oppose racism. Time Stamps: 0:00-0:32: Introduction 0:33-21:52: Ron and Anne's Conversation 3:13-4:25: How are you doing? 4:29-6:45: What is the current situation like for you and your family? 6:54-11:22: How have you personally been faced with racism or racist actions? 11:47-15:38: What can White Christians do to be allies? 16:11-18:25: What, if anything, gives you hope right now? 18:52-21:53: Joint Prayer, the Lord's Prayer 21:57-23:07: Conclusion Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

David Lilley, an educator and centering prayer leader, explains what centering prayer is, how it came about, and how to do it. Time Stamps: 0:00-0:46: Introduction 0:46-2:05: What is Centering Prayer? 2:05-2:39: History of Centering Prayer 2:39-8:34: Instructions for Centering Prayer 8:34-32:36: Centering Prayer Session 32:36-33:06: Conclusion Centering Prayer Resource: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/

Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks to her friend, Bishop Designate Gail Roberts-House about racism. Gail shares her personal experiences as a mother and woman of color as well as her thoughts about the best ways to respond to racism. Timestamps: 0:00-0:28: Introduction 0:28-24:55: Gail and Anne's Conversation 24:55-26:14: Conclusion Learn more about racism and ways to fight it: https://www.naacpldf.org/ Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way: http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/ https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/