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Anti-Racism
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Joseph McCoy Remembrance
Scholar Robert P. Jones: Between History and Hope
Wednesday, April 23
6 PM (doors open at 5:45)
Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church
606 S. Washington St., Alexandria
Each April, we remember with lament the brutal lynching of 18-year old Joseph McCoy in Alexandria, and the terror inflicted upon him, his family, and the Black residents of our city.
For the 2025 remembrance event, we’ll gather at the historic Roberts Memorial Chapel, where Joseph McCoy's Alexandria family worshipped.
Speaker Robert P. Jones is president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute and a bestselling author. His most recent book is The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future.
"...This book couldn't be more timely in the courageous effort to close the gap between what we as a nation say we are and what we truly have been."
—Michael Eric Dyson
Questions? Contact Corinne Baker
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Joseph McCoy: Sites of Reflection
April 16-27
Alexandria City Hall and Cameron & Lee Streets
Self-guided, audio tour available
Hover over the QR code at each site with your mobile phone camera to access two short audio recordings.
Visit the old police station doors on the Fairfax Street side of City Hall (100 N. Fairfax) and listen to the story of the night Joseph McCoy was taken from a cell in the building.
Then walk to the corner of Cameron and Lee Streets to hear the rest of the story and reflect on what society is capable of when the rule of law is ignored and people give in to fear.
Adapted from ACRP's 2025 Remembrance page
Questions? Contact Corinne Baker
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ACRP Schools & Libraries Action Committee
Next meeting
Wednesday, April 30
6 – 7 PM
Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street
Attend this ACRP meeting to learn about what's happening in ACPS or could, based on efforts to ban books and stifle schools and teachers who seek to help all students explore a more complete telling of American history.
This is also an avenue to take action to support ACPS considering the societal climate that will continue to dismantle these educational efforts and progress.
Questions? Contact Corinne Baker
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Good Trouble
Saturday, May 17
10 AM – 1 PM
Emmanuel Lutheran (Vienna) or online
The Metro DC Synod Racial Equity Team invites young adults to this powerful event to engage in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation.
Led by Dr. Marci Vandiver, the session includes interactive activities, racial education, and a time of fellowship and discussion on how to take bold action for justice.
Questions? Contact Pastor Kate or Corinne Baker
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GSLC Anti-Racism Meeting
3rd Sunday of the month
Sunday, May 18
12 - 1 PM
GSLC lounge (main level, across from worship space)
Or via Zoom (see below)
If you're interested in participating in or helping to plan GSLC's anti-racism ministry—join us! All are welcome.
Meeting ID: 892 4563 0771
Passcode: 187851
Questions? Contact Lori Strauss or Corinne Baker
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Save the Date
An Ordinary Hero: Joan Trumpauer Mulholland
Sunday, June 22
3 – 5 PM (includes a reception)
GSLC worship space & online
Registration coming
What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was a White college student in the South during segregation who put herself on the front lines of the Civil Rights struggle. She participated in the Freedom Rides, enrolled as the first White student at Tougaloo College, contributed to the Jackson sit-in movement, and was active in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
Join us for a conversation with Joan and her son Loki Mulholland, an author and documentarian, as they share how Joan’s faith led her to commit her life to the struggle against racial injustice in our country.
Questions? Contact Lori Strauss.
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Anti-Racism, Gospel & Education
GLSC's Anti-Racism Team is concerned about and following the dismantling of efforts to:
- Learn about and celebrate the diversity the triune God unfurled when they created humankind in their image.
- Continue progress made toward equity and inclusion for all people in our society and schools.
- Undermine and weaken the public school system.
Go to information for consideration through a gospel-focused lens and reflection on how it informs personal speaking and action.
Anti-Racism, Gospel & Education
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Now and Forever Windows
Date TBA
We’re planning a visit to see the Now and Forever stained glass windows that were dedicated at the National Cathedral in September. The windows were created by acclaimed artist Kerry James Marshall and are accompanied by a poem written by Elizabeth Alexander. The Now and Forever windows replaced the Lee-Jackson windows that were removed after a deliberative process by the Cathedral.
Stay tuned for more details!
Questions? Contact Corinne Baker
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