This past year’s topic is for “Christian Education Network of the ELCA Presents… Learning Strategies for Intergenerational Ministry through the Seasons,” along with so many other things in 2020, has needed to be adapted as we deal with a global pandemic and racial relations and tensions that have been brought to the forefront of our lives and ministries.
- This website, Embrace Race, in their article Looking for Excellent “Diverse” Books for Children has links to resources that help people choose books for children.
- Here is an article from Living Lutheran, How to talk to kids about race, that focuses on the ongoing journey of conversations about racism and offers a Lutheran perspective.
- A Christian educator, Christine Hides, outlines resources that begin the conversation, and continue the conversation on racism in her article Talking About Race and Racism with Children. Her writing also references other resources suitable for children.
- A lesson from the Getting Ready packet for the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering. It speaks to the role of faith and its role in racial justice and is written for older teens and adults.
- The ELCA Social Issues booklet, Talking Together As Christians About Tough Social Issues, presents the perspective of God is active in all reams of life. It includes Biblical themes, and guidelines for conversations on difficult issues.
- This list, An Essential Reading Guide For Fighting Racism, is offered as a step in the process of conversation and reflection that leads to action.
- What Can We Learn from a Box of Crayons? is a lesson that uses a drawing exercise to teach and celebrate diversity. It was written for 2nd and 3rd graders but can be adapted for other ages.