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During these divisive and disconnected times in which we live, conversations revolving around race and systemic racism can be difficult and challenging. However, as members of the body of faith (the Church), the stories of our experiences and learned wisdom are valuable in guiding the community towards healing, repair, and wholeness. In a created safe space, join our conversation as we share with one another, learn from each other, and grow together as we face the difficult conversation of racism through the lens of our faith.
Rev. Vernie Bolden Jr. is the Justice and Mercy Ministry Specialist for the Presbytery of the Peaks of the Presbyterian Church (USA). His work for the presbytery resides among the concerns for food scarcity, systemic poverty, and structural racism and their dynamic intersection. A graduate of Lexington Theological Seminary ordained by the Piedmont District Convention of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he also serves as the Stated Supply Pastor of 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Va. In addition to continued participation as a facilitator for the Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation Committee for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Virginia Region, Vernie also serves on the steering committees of the Roanoke Reparations Group and Roanoke Justice Ministries.
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