Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Statement on Racism from the New Baptist Covenant

A Statement from the New Baptist Covenant

We have been called to build God's Kingdom; one in which all people are loved as precious children of God. Recent tragedies in Ferguson, MO and Staten Island, NY have brought national attention to the racial divides that continue to exist in our society and the inequalities that sustain that division, demean God's beloved children, and violate the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells us that we will be known by our love. In the days to come, let us put our hands, our feet, and our voices toward showing this Kingdom love.

Churches around the nation will dedicate time in worship to acknowledge the reality of racial injustice in our society and to pray for God's healing and protection. We will pray that the Holy Spirit will empower us to build a more just and loving society for our children. I hope that you will join this effort and stand in solidarity to bear witness to God's love and our need for justice with peace.

The sin of racial injustice was not created in a day and redemption from its grasp will not come in a day. True redemption requires a long and faithful journey. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the New Baptist Covenant movement is committed to this journey. Even as we pause this Sunday to pray for divine courage and healing, I hope that you will commit yourself to this long journey as God leads us toward the dawning of a new day of true reconciliation and transformation.

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First Five Freedoms is proud to join Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, The Temple, and All Saints Episcopal Church for "Faith, Law, & Democracy: A Community Conversation on the Public Good and the Rule of Law" on Tuesday June 2. We hope you will consider joining us for this important discussion. Americans across the political spectrum are grappling with a shared unease: the feeling that something foundational is slipping. Trust in institutions is eroding. The norms that once governed public life are contested. And the concept of the public good — the idea that we share a common stake in fair, just, and accountable governance — is increasingly hard to find in our public discourse. This program brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and engaged community members for an evening of honest conversation about what is at stake. Hosted at All Saints Episcopal Church and co-presented by The Temple, Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law (GLRL), and First Five Freedoms, the event weaves together spiritual reflection, legal analysis, and civic dialogue to address one central question: What does it mean to protect the rule of law — and why does it matter for all of us, right now? The evening will include reflection, analysis, and discussion designed to:

Connect faith, law, and civic responsibility in an accessible, nonpartisan framework
Examine current challenges to the rule of law and their implications for democracy
Create space for authentic dialogue across perspectives and institutions
Foster relationships and identify opportunities for collective action

Faith, Law & Democracy, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta 30308. Featured speakers include: Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life, All Saints’ Episcopal Church; Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Associate Rabbi, The Temple; Jill Steinberg, former U.S. Attorney for Georgia’s Southern District; Al Pearson, former University of Georgia Law professor; Richard Griffiths, retired journalist, and president emeritus of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. Registration for this event is free. Complimentary parking, food, and refreshments. REGISTER HERE