Diversity & Reconciliation Commission

Committed to the dismantling of racism through education, prayer, repentance, confession, forgiveness, and action

About

The Diversity and Reconciliation Commission stands in solidarity with the call for justice for all who have suffered from institutional and systemic injustice and oppression because of race. We believe that all people are created in God’s image and likeness and that the sin of racism harms all people in the community-oppressed, oppressors, and indifferent. Therefore, we have committed ourselves to work for the dismantling of racism through education, prayer, repentance, confession, forgiveness, and action, and we call upon all the people of West Missouri to join us.

We are here to provide resources, support, education, and training for all who are ready to engage in that redeeming work.

Diversity Training at Grace Church in Liberty

Events

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Evensong Service

You're invited to join us for an Evensong Service in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 17.

Latest News

AAPI Conference
Sharing Our Stories: The Diocese of West Missouri Hosts AAPI Retreat

Sharing Our Stories: The Diocese of West Missouri Hosts AAPI Retreat

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Join UBE for the April 2, 2025 Chapter Meeting

Join UBE for the April 2, 2025 Chapter Meeting

AAPI Conference Group
The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Conference Comes to Kansas City

The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Conference Comes to Kansas City

Absalom Jones Service
Celebrating Absalom Jones with a Fundraiser and Service

Celebrating Absalom Jones with a Fundraiser and Service

Former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Joins Us for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evensong Service

Former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Joins Us for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evensong Service

Juneteenth Group Photo
A Look Through History: The KC Juneteenth Bus Tour

A Look Through History: The KC Juneteenth Bus Tour

UBE Slide
Black History Month: The History of UBE

Black History Month: The History of UBE

Bishop Payne Slide
Black History Month: The Life of Bishop Payne

Black History Month: The Life of Bishop Payne

Delany Sisters Slide
Black History Month: The Life of the Delany Sisters

Black History Month: The Life of the Delany Sisters

Henry Delany Slide
Black History Month: The Life of Henry Delany

Black History Month: The Life of Henry Delany

Color of Compromise Book Study
Diversity and Reconciliation Commission Book Study: The Color of Compromise

Diversity and Reconciliation Commission Book Study: The Color of Compromise

Doctrine of Discovery
The Doctrine of Discovery

The Doctrine of Discovery

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Black History Month. Michael B. Curry

Black History Month. Michael B. Curry

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Black History Month. Harry T. Burleigh

Black History Month. Harry T. Burleigh

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Black History Month. Colin Powell

Black History Month. Colin Powell

Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration
Recording & Photographs – Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration

Recording & Photographs – Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration

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Black History Month. Pauli Murray

Black History Month. Pauli Murray

Watching the NBC Interview
Recording & Photographs – A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Recording & Photographs – A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Absalom Jones Peale
Absalom Jones: Unwavering Faith

Absalom Jones: Unwavering Faith

Leadership

Diocese of West Missouri, Shirley Bolden

Canon Shirley Bolden

Chair

Members

  • Mr. Drew Brown
  • The Very Rev. Don Compier
  • Mrs. Melinda Estes
  • The Rev. Ted Estes
  • Mrs. Jeanne Goolsby
  • The Rev. Lynda Hurt
  • The Rev. Canon Chas Marks
  • Ms. Amanda Perschall
  • The Rev. Mary Margaret Saxon
  • The Rev. Canon Galen Snodgrass
  • Mrs. Taryn Todd
  • Mrs. Meg Townsend
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