Sacred Ground
Webinar – Advent
What does Advent mean for us in the here and now? The Sacred Ground team discusses Advent within the context of the current sociopolitical climate, and how we engage in “holy disruption” and promote justice and joy. This webinar features the participation of Manager for Racial Reconciliation Miguel Bustos, Mission Program Coordinator for Justice Initiatives Amanda […]
Webinar – Sacred Ground: Accessiblity
Hear from members of the Sacred Ground community who have personal experience with hearing and vision accessibility issues to consider what facilitators and organizers can do to improve accessibility and what resources are available. This webinar was recorded October 29, 2025.
Webinar – Building Beloved Community with Our Youth: Faith-Based Curricula for Conversations on Race
Join us for our Sacred Ground facilitators webinar focused on faith-based curricula for conversations on race – particularly suitable for youth. This webinar features the participation of Manager for Racial Reconciliation Miguel Bustos, Sacred Ground Coordinator Andrea Lauerman, and Sacred Ground Consultant Valerie Mayo. This webinar was recorded September 18, 2025.
Webinar – Sacred Ground Program Year Launch with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
Join us for our Sacred Ground program year launch with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe. This webinar features the participation of Manager for Racial Reconciliation Miguel Bustos, Sacred Ground Coordinator Andrea Lauerman, Sacred Ground Consultant Valerie Mayo, and Chief of Mission Program Lester Mackenzie. This webinar was recorded September 12, 2025.
Open Sacred Ground Circles
Use the map below to find open Sacred Ground circles, which invite online participation from outside their region. To learn more about each circle, tap the pin on the map and then the Sacred Ground story in the rail.
Ecumenical Sacred Ground Circles
Many churches have already engaged in ecumenical Sacred Ground circles and have shared that this has been a valuable experience. This page is intended as a way to share what folks have learned about this work and to help you consider whether this is a path your own congregation might pursue. What are some benefits […]
Webinar – Sacred Ground Lenten Webinar
A webinar for Sacred Ground facilitators as we travel throughout Lent, with special focus on lamentation. It features participation by Andrea Lauerman, the Rev. Valerie J. Mayo, Cynthia Copeland, Joanne Jenkins, and Libby Rice. This webinar was recorded March 20, 2025.
Webinar – Leading in the Public Square: Sacred Ground and the Office of Government Relations
What is policy advocacy and how is it different from, and complementary to, political activism? How can you leverage your personal power to influence U.S. policies on issues that matter to you, and how is such activity an expression of carrying out our faith? This workshop explores the work of the church’s Office of Government […]
January 2025 Webinar: Engaging On Tough Topics – Sacred Ground with the Office of Government Relations
This webinar, recorded January 28, 2025, is part of a suite of materials for Sacred Ground facilitators. Sacred Ground in part is about building and maintaining relationships that are fundamental to our common life, helping us to see one another’s full humanity. This workshop focuses on civil discourse as a critical tool for bridging partisan […]
Webinar – Engaging On Tough Topics: Sacred Ground with the Office of Government Relations
Sacred Ground in part is about building and maintaining relationships that are fundamental to our common life, helping us to see one another’s full humanity. This workshop focuses on civil discourse as a critical tool for bridging partisan divides, learning from one another, and creating better solutions for our communities. But what is civil discourse? […]