Reckoning + Reconciliation | What Color is God? Week 1
Memorial Day acknowledges the sacrifices made by others for all Americans. And it marks the beginning of summer and the memories that come with it. Share what you’re most excited for this summer.
Read John 17:20-23. Jesus' last prayer to God was for unity. Share with the group how you feel regarding our pursuit for unity. What is challenging? Where are you hopeful?
Crossroads is moving towards being a multi-ethnic community. What does this mean for you? As a group, brainstorm what your role could be as we move in this space.
Read Colossians 3:12. Which one of these sticks out to you most? How do you think it could help change the climate around race? Pick one and share with the group which one you will lean into this week.
Now close your time in prayer. Here’s an example: “God we thank you for creating people with different backgrounds, ethnicities, and skin tones. We are all beautiful before your sight. You are creating a beautiful church. We ask for unity between all people who believe in you. Lead us further how to be part of the solution you are inviting us into. Amen.”
One glance, and instantly we make judgements about one another. No matter who you are or where you come from, you have been conditioned to believe certain things about yourself, about the people around you, and probably about God. No wonder making progress on our tension with race is such a struggle. God wants real reconciliation for us—join us today as Brian talks about what it takes to move in that direction.