From the Bishop: Pay Attention to Your Neighbor
With the presence of aggressive federal agents, many immigrants are afraid to go to work, visit food pantries, or take their kids to school. Missing work means losing pay. Help b…
We exist as people of Black African heritage seeking to become aware of the harmful effects of racial trauma in the Black community and provide resources and healing practices which strengthen and sustain us mentally, spiritually, and physically.
As people of Black African heritage and also members of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, we work toward a future of learning and healing which is guided by the power and hope of the Holy Spirit so that we become gift bearers of our healing and the healing of others.
Learn about the BHC History here.
BHC Working Group: Rev. Dr. Norval Brown, Rev. Harriette Cross, Diana Davis, Amania Drane, Leonard Jones, Rev. Innis Miller, and Eugene Williams of the Northern IL Conference; and Dr. Pamela Siobohn Moye of North Carolina Conference
BHC Retreat Alumni: Tracie Broadnax, Rev. Dr. Norval Brown, Lisa Butler, Rev. Harriette Cross, Rev. Dr. Jacques Conway, Rev. Andrea Davidson, Rev. Regina Davis-Bridges, Amania Drane, Lennox Iton, Leonard Jones, Rev. Luther Mason, Rev. D. Josiah Montgomery, Rev. Pamela Pirtle, Rev. Tennille Power, Rev. Allyson Talbert, Rev. Dr. Irene Taylor, and Eugene Williams.
Past Participating member and part of the Leadership Team: Walton Davis (deceased)
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