Matthew 25 Series: Pillar #2 - Dismantling Racism

In the third episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam, Director of the PC(USA)'s Center for the Repair of Historic Harms, for a discussion on one of the main pillars of the Matthew 25 church—Dismantling Structural Racism—and how we can apply our faith to advocate for change and break down the practices and mindsets that underlie discrimination and oppression.

Together, they explore:

• The primary ministry of Jesus, which was a ministry of healing
• Guiding others to an understanding that reparative justice is both necessary and possible 
• Identifying opportunities to repair harm caused to marginalized groups

Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam is the first-ever Director of the PC(USA)'s Center for the Repair of Historic Harms, an office working to recognize, acknowledge, and repair the harm caused to Indigenous peoples, African Americans, and other marginalized groups. Rev. Ross-Allam was ordained as a minister by the Presbytery of the Twin Cities in 2013. He served as executive director of 21st Century Academy at Liberty Community Church PC(USA) and associate pastor for Social Justice at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, and is a doctoral candidate in Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary.

Connecting our Conversations is hosted by the Presbytery of Southern New England, a regional governing body in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This is our space for conversations that push the edges of our faith and help us deepen discipleship.Connecting our Conversations is hosted by the Presbytery of Southern New England, a regional governing body in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This is our space for conversations that push the edges of our faith and help us deepen discipleship.