On August 12, 2023, we organized a community forum at the Carver Recreation Center to remember what happened six years ago, and to discuss ways that we can work together to contribute to a more just and equitable future.
Over 140 individuals representing over twenty congregations gathered for the event.
We watched a video (produced by Beloved Community Cville) about the Lee statue, its history that led to the Unite the Right rally and its subsequent removal.
Over 140 individuals representing over twenty congregations gathered for the event.
We watched a video (produced by Beloved Community Cville) about the Lee statue, its history that led to the Unite the Right rally and its subsequent removal.
Then six members of the Collective shared their memories of August 12, 2017, and how that experience changed them.
Attendees then broke up in small group conversations to share how August 12, 2017 affected them.
Finally, attendees identified assets that can be used in tangible ways to meet community needs. Each asset and action idea was taped to the wall for all attendees to read.
We will follow up on these ideas to connect individuals and congregations to partner together in creating Beloved Community here in Charlottesville and Albemarle county.
Click here to purchase our book, Standing Up to Hate: The Charlottesville CLergy Collective and the Lessons of August 12, 2017.
Finally, attendees identified assets that can be used in tangible ways to meet community needs. Each asset and action idea was taped to the wall for all attendees to read.
We will follow up on these ideas to connect individuals and congregations to partner together in creating Beloved Community here in Charlottesville and Albemarle county.
Click here to purchase our book, Standing Up to Hate: The Charlottesville CLergy Collective and the Lessons of August 12, 2017.
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