Black and Episcopalian - The Struggle for Inclusion (Paperback)

A personal story of the struggle for authentic inclusion in the church. From a strong voice in the dialogue about what Black lives matter means in relation to faith, a powerful lament and a hopeful message about the future. Historically, to be Episcopal/Anglican, as it was to be American, was to be white. Assimilation to whiteness has been a measure of success and acceptance, yet, assimilation requires that people of color give up something of themselves and deny parts of their heritage including religious practices that sustained their ancestors. Despite the fact that Blackness is on display on Black History Month for example, and Black/African heritage is given primacy in the liturgy, music, and preaching during that time, at other times this doesn't seem to be the case. The author argues that whiteness is embedded in every aspect of religious life, from seminary to Christian education to last rites. Is it possible to be Black and Episcopalian and not feel alien, she asks. In her words we learn that inclusivity, above all, must be authentic.

General

Imprint:	Church Publishing Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2023
Authors:	Gayle Fisher-Stewart
Foreword by:	Kelly Brown Douglas
Dimensions:	228 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-64065-478-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Anglican & Episcopalian Churches > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Anglican & Episcopalian Churches > General Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Anglican & Episcopalian Churches
LSN:	1-64065-478-X
Barcode:	9781640654785

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