Anti-Racism as a Learning Practice for Our Presbytery

As we courageously conspire together in 2025, Denver Presbytery approaches anti-racism education not simply as a requirement, but as a vital and ongoing opportunity for collective learning, growth, and faithfulness.

The Stated Clerk in collaboration with the Ministry Relations Committee, maintains an annual record of completed educational sessions. This tracking is not about policing—it’s about encouraging a culture of accountability and spiritual formation as we seek to embody the justice and love of Christ.

Each year, the Lead Presbyter in collaboration with the Ministry Relations Committee creates, reviews and approves a diverse set of educational options. These opportunities are designed to meet leaders where they are, offering accessible, theologically grounded, and contextually relevant experiences that deepen our understanding of systemic racism and help us live more fully into the gospel’s call.

To that end, annual training is expected of:

• Ministers of Word and Sacrament (active or honorably retired) in service or validated ministry

• New Worshiping Community leaders

• Certified Christian Educators

• Commissioned Pastors (CPs)

• Ruling Elders elected to Presbytery leadership (including committees, commissions, and sub-committees)

• Candidates under care for MWS, CP, or NWC

• Presbytery staff

These expectations are incorporated into all new terms of call and must be completed within one year of adoption or assuming a new leadership role.

We also strongly encourage broader participation: retired clergy, ruling elders, deacons, youth leaders, musicians, and congregational staff are all invited to join in this transformative work. Anti-racism is not a side project—it is core to our discipleship.

Together, let us embrace this rhythm of learning as a holy practice of courage, trust, and shared witness.