September 28 - October 3, 2020
Thank you to all who attended and participated in this year’s Annual Session and pre-Annual Session events and activities. We were able to host webinars that addressed our congregations and communities’ needs and worship together virtually. Our 50th annual session was unlike any we have held before, yet we were excited to still learn and worship together in a way that reminded us that we are still deeply rooted in Christ, mission, and love for 190 years.
Did you miss this year’s Annual Session, or would like to share the events with your congregation? Then check out the videos below.
WORSHIP
WEBINARS
FINDING YOUR WAY IN THE WORK OF RACIAL JUSTICE
This workshop will incorporate presentation and interactive small group discussion to explore approaches to discovering and clarifying how each can contribute constructively and authentically to the work of racial justice. Presented by Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri.
CARING FOR THE STRANGER
A panel discussion about the creativity of ABCNJ’s Latino Minister’s Council in how they were able to provide economic relief for many families of undocumented workers and how we can care for the stranger, poor, and most vulnerable in our society.
Rev. Handel Roberts’ transcript for “Taking Care of the Immigrants, Poor, and Vulnerable” available for download here.
COVID19: STEWARDING GENEROSITY THROUGH A PANDEMIC
In this webinar, we explore the dynamics of mission and ministry, and the stewardship that undergirds it, in this uncharted territory. Presented by Rev. Stacy Emerson.
NO SCHISM IN THE BODY
Structural racism is an overarching, interconnected system of racialize bias across institutions and society that must be dismantled. This webinar will provide practical tools and concepts to help participants identify and work on their own biases to engage in the private and public work of eradicating racism. Presented by Rev. Dr. Carol Patterson.
LIFT EVERY VOICE: YOUTH LEADERS ON RACISM, EDUCATION, AND THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN AN ERA OF COVID-19
Hear from youth leaders as they reflect on the impact of COVID-19 and racism on their education, spirit; wellbeing, and social lives. Moderated by Dr. Karen Jackson-Weaver. Panelists: 2020-2021’s Emerging Scholar recipients.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who supported this year’s annual session with their time and finances. We are able to provide events, programs, and ministries that strengthen our congregations to do ministry throughout our region because of supporters like you. You can still donate to the ministry of our Region by clicking the button below. We invite individuals and congregations to give $190 as we celebrate 190 years of ministry or $50 to celebrate our 50th Annual Session.
PRESENTERS
