Workshop Wednesdays continues Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. with a panel-led discussion by the members of the Florida Conference Anti-Racism Ministry Team that have completed or are participating in the United Church of Christ’s Sacred Conversation to End Racism Facilitator Training under the direction of Rev. Dr. Velda Love. Sacred Conversations to End Racism includes restorative racial justice resources as a corrective to the historical and contemporary harm, injury, and trauma enacted upon non-European descendants. The ongoing impact of racism and xenophobia in contemporary society requires Christians to commit to a journey of restoration and repair among God’s people impacted by individual and systemic oppression and marginalization. Here's a link to a flyer detailing all the upcoming workshops.

Scam artists are once again sending emails to UCC members in the Florida Conference (and other conferences) that appear to come from the conference minister, the former moderator or other church leaders. The emails say something like "I need your help with something urgent. Please reply at your earliest convenience." Or they may say something like, "Are you busy? I have a matter I need you to handle discreetly, but I'm going into a meeting, no calls, so kindly respond via email." Those who reply are typically asked to purchase and send some form of gift cards, for which they will supposedly be reimbursed. You can read more about these phishing scams -> here ->.