Be the Bridge Reflection 2020 by Y. Marie Hamlett https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp Our study has now come full circle. Use this space to reflect on how you can widen our circle to include more people and create a community of Shalom. Create at least ONE concrete next step in your racial reconciliation journey. en-us 2020-08-31 22:56:30 UTC 2020-09-01 00:10:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png Being intentional monthly https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710348012 Finding a book, video, etc. once a month :-) (christel)]]> 2020-08-31 23:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710348012 Facts https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710348767 Back up my thoughts with the stats. Speak on American history regarding race that most of us aren't taught in school. ]]> 2020-08-31 23:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710348767 Just keep sharing and encouraging others when they are. Keep being the light. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710349037 2020-08-31 23:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710349037 By sharing with my students and anybody else whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350043 Scott A.]]> 2020-08-31 23:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350043 Confronting in the moment https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350155 When something comes up in conversation that is inappropriate or racist that I address it then and there and not be fearful.  Stand my ground.]]> 2020-08-31 23:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350155 Share truth in love https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350447 I will share the facts and what I know and what I'm learning with people, but do it in a loving manner. Instead of getting angry because they aren't where I am, I can recognize they are on their own journey and show love and patience without backing down. - Chelsea ]]> 2020-08-31 23:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350447 Keep reading, listening and learning. Dedicate time for it weekly. Journal when I have frustrations. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350547 2020-08-31 23:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350547 Honesty/Truth rachel_leonard https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350625 Try to speak honesty and truth to those I encounter (Rachel)]]> 2020-08-31 23:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350625 Challenge myself https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350930 Continue to challenge myself when a racist or stereotypical thought cross my mind and ask myself why I'm having that thought and where it came from, so I can rise above.]]> 2020-08-31 23:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710350930 share knowledge & show everyone around me the kindness/ acceptance we should all hold in our hearts. Treating everyone with respect and love will inspire those who may be a few steps back to do the same :) https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710351214 -Annie]]> 2020-08-31 23:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710351214 Reading/Podcasts rachel_leonard https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710351643 Continue to research and learn through reading and listening to podcasts/sermons so I can continue to engage in conversations with honesty and actual knowledge (Rachel)]]> 2020-08-31 23:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710351643 remain engaged in racial conversations or literature/articles/podcasts/panels at least on a weekly basis. -becca https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710351957 2020-08-31 23:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710351957 Seek out information https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710352259 I will continue to read and seek more information, even when I'm tired. The journey isn't going to end, and I need to keep up along the way. - Chelsea]]> 2020-08-31 23:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710352259 Continue to engage in conversation and dialogue with those that are for you and against you. Ask hard questions. Reflect. When you see something you do not understand, look into it more. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710352968 2020-08-31 23:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710352968 Habits: Prayer/ Learning rachel_leonard https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353108 * Pray for healing in this country, pray for boldness, pray for understanding
* Make this a priority in my continuous learning and widen my circle (Rachel)]]> 2020-08-31 23:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353108 Conversation https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353128 Having difficult conversations regardless of the environment. I've let a lot of unacceptable behaviors pass because I was in a supposedly "professional" environment. It's been exhausting. Moving forward I will have those conversations. There's a way to be direct....and polite. ]]> 2020-08-31 23:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353128 If my Black friends are willing, ask to mentored, held accountable...just humbly open my heart to learning through people who are in pain. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353162 2020-08-31 23:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353162 Books! https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353596 I will keep learning through books, probably. I like online articles, but I've ready some really challenging books that give me a more in depth perspective and that's what I want. A lot of tears, a lot of learning. - Chelsea]]> 2020-08-31 23:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353596 Read/Community Engagement https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353652 Read a new book once a month and find ways to be active in my community whether through politics or outreach. - Stephanie Orr]]> 2020-08-31 23:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353652 News https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353976 Continue to watch the news and be informed about what is happening around the century in regards to race. ]]> 2020-08-31 23:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710353976 definitely pray, relentlessly. Not only for the victims of trauma/violence but for the transformation of the oppressors. -becca https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710354081 2020-08-31 23:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710354081 Use moments to reflect https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710354460 There are moments from this group where things that were said or phrases that stuck out to me. One main one was “You can’t have Reconciliation without Recognition.” That was key to me and one that I plan to use moving forward in discussions I have with others to hopefully help bridge that divide. Since it comes from personal experience with my son, I feel people will sometimes be more opening to listening when they can correlate that with what experiences he’s personally gone through. -Karen]]> 2020-08-31 23:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710354460 Share with people weekly (through conversation, social media, etc) stories, resources, and educational racial pieces to educate. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710354753 -annie :)]]> 2020-08-31 23:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710354753 Fearless https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710355082 I will try to learn to not be afraid to share my thoughts and opinions with others. For me this is something I struggle with especially when I don't know the person. - Stephanie Orr]]> 2020-08-31 23:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710355082 I will continue to educate myself, but most of all I will listen more and talk less for a while. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710355533 2020-08-31 23:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710355533 Prayer https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710357313 2020-08-31 23:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710357313 https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710357566 You HAVE done a great job. And I loved that the group contained many different experiences and walks of life so it gave a broader perspective of where everyone is at in life. ]]> 2020-08-31 23:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710357566 https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710360292 Would it be possible to have a chunk of time to discuss current events during the meetings?  Obviously events surrounding race.  I would love to discuss the issues in the news and here what some black women say about the protest, etc.....]]> 2020-08-31 23:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710360292 Just want to say a BIG thank you to the leaders for facilitating this group and for allowing us to be a part of it, no matter where we are or which church we are from. I know that I was desperately looking for a way to combat this racial issue in our country and this group has given each one of us healing as well as tools to continue to do the work. Also it was refreshing to see racial justice addressed from a God-centered standpoint and I really needed that. https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710364506 2020-08-31 23:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710364506 Advocate for BE THE BRIDGE Small Group mhamlett https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710386931 For loved-ones who are Christian and non-Christian. Refer people to small group and resources. ]]> 2020-09-01 00:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mhamlett/5ecepchhq4jqhvp/wish/710386931