Battling Racism and Injustice
A Call for Lament and Repentance
Click here to listen to a conversation our senior pastor Jon Dennis had with elder David Pickens (HTC Downtown) to get his thoughts on the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and others.
Blogs by pastors and leaders of HTC
Sojourns in a Foreign Land: The Plight of Blacks in America Part II
While the Bible has become a stumbling stone for both Whites and Blacks, with the former misusing its words and interpreting it for their own benefit and the latter in believing that the God of the Bible would allow such things, it has also done the impossible in bridging these two worlds together in which the beauty of Jesus Christ radiates brightly.
Sojourns in a Foreign Land: The Plight of Black in America
As each of the aforementioned cases occurred one by one, I began seeing myself in these individuals and became more self-aware of my place in this country as a Black man. More importantly, I began understanding how race was deeply interwoven in the fabric of our country from its inception to the present.
Take Up Your Cross: Why Christians Must Care About Justice
The cross was the result of Jesus’ life of love, justice, and mercy. Jesus denied himself and bore in His body the crushing impact of sin, pain, and the injustice of our world. Through that act, we are both forgiven of our sins and promised that His just and righteous Kingdom will come. But as we await that day, we are sent into the world as He was sent (John 20:19–21). We too are called to take up our crosses, bearing the weight of the world’s problems, and follow him.
HTC Pannel
Where We Are and Where We Are Going: A Discussion on the Effect of the Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd on the Church
We are at a breaking point in our country and it all stems from racial tensions between Whites and Blacks that have not only affected society but has greatly affected the church as well. How have the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd affected some of our Black and White members?
Join host and moderator David Pickens, along with host Chichi Pickens, and a panel including: Ashanti Pettaway, Tahani Wells, Rebecca Graham, Jake Zerkle, Tundun Williams, and Carmeanna Eberly.
Roscoe Village Open Forum
Is America Racist?
Kyle Edwards, pastor of Holy Trinity Church North Side, and T.J. Morrissette, a.k.a. Decipha, a hip hop artist who has wrestled with these realities through his life and music, discuss where we've been and where we're going as a nation. Concluding with a special musical performance from Decipha.
Other Recommended Resources
Disclaimer
This resource list has been compiled from the personal studies of our staff, recommendations from HTC congregants, and others that we trust.
This list is in no way comprehensive. There are bound to be things with which HTC would disagree or would not fully endorse. We offer this list to you simply as an invitation to engage, learn, mourn, repent, and rejoice.
