Oregon Synod

Boundaries & Antiracism Training

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Required Training(s) for Rostered Minsters

Participating in boundaries and antiracism training demonstrates the commitment to faithfully accompany one another for the benefit of the leaders of the church, for those we minister to and with, and for all of our communities.  Boundaries education, and racial justice are gospel work
  • Work that, as ministers and leaders in the church, we are called to do.
  • Work that, as baptized Lutherans, we are called to do.
  • Work that, as children of God, we are called to do.

We are all created in the image of God and are called “good,” and when creation and all the created are living harmoniously God calls it “very good”. Through the brokenness of our world and ourselves we stray from God’s intention for us and all the created leading to disharmony. So, we will take the time to explore our own stories and hear stories from perspectives other than ours as an initial and on-going step in this important gospel work.

In the Oregon Synod, ministers (pastors and deacons), and SALMs are expected to complete both boundaries and antiracism training every three years. 

Below are the options endorsed by the Office of the Bishop for completing these trainings. Most or all are offered online but check each listing carefully for details.

When you have completed your training, please be sure to send your certificate/record of completion to the Office of the Bishop for recording and documenting in your file.

Questions?

Need to know when your last recorded training was? Or are you seeking to complete a training with a different organization and want to know if it qualifies? Please reach out to Amanda Dela Cruz in the Office of the Bishop.

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