Synod Assembly 2022 | Pre-Assembly Workshop : Jubilee, Matthew 25 and the Work of Reparations

Workshop Description

CJP will offer a primer on the idea of reparations, healing and repair to help participants visualize concrete actions that congregations and mid-councils can take to respond to structural racism. This work is both grounded in scripture and in the ethos of what it means to be Presbyterian. How is the work of healing and repair grounded in the Hebrew Scriptures of Jubilee? How can our churches take concrete steps to respond to the recommendations of the 225th General Assembly to encourage the work of reparations. The workshop will include small group interaction and a resource to take back to your Presbytery to help explore these ideas in new ways.

Presenters

Ruling Elder

Rick

Ufford-Chase

Rick Ufford-Chase is Co-Director of The Center for Jubilee Practice, and also serves as the Program Associate for Curriculum Development for Johnson C Smith Theological Seminary. Rick lives in Northern Vermont with his wife Kitty. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys taking on home remodeling projects.

Rev. Ashley

DeTar Birt

Ashley DeTar Birt is the Co-Director of both The Center for Jubilee Practice as well as Affirming Youth Ministries. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), she has served as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader, Director of Christian Education, and Youth Pastor. Her work focuses on children and youth, social justice, artistic creativity, and technology. She also has a passion for sound design, music, and pop culture. She currently lives in New York City with her wife who is also a pastor.