Workshops

Toward Shalom: Biblical & Theological Foundations for Engaging Race

• Do you desire to talk to friends and family about issues related to race? Do you long for language that can help them see that race isn’t just the “liberal” or “political” cause they write it off as but a part of God’s heart?

• Are you curious to see how scripture addresses issues related to race and explore how biblical principles can be applied to strengthen multiracial communities?

• Would you like a grace-filled space where you can talk about race with other Christians?

• Do you desire to respond to racism as an outworking of your faith?

Journey toward shalom with our 6-week workshop series. “Toward shalom” uses biblical teaching, creative exercises, and spiritual practices to help you better understand and respond to the ways scripture speaks into issues related to race today.

It is facilitated by Megan Lietz, with co-facilitation from Bil Mooney-McCoy for 3 of the 6 workshops. Get to know our co-facilitators below.

Next Workshop: Join us for a 6-week series on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 pm from Oct. 30th - Dec. 11th via Zoom. (Note we skip the week of Thanksgiving).

To be included in our next workshop register by Wed. Oct. 22nd, 2025.

Workshop Series Outline:

• Week 1: The Stories that Shape Us

• Week 2: How the Bible Addresses Race & Racism

• Week 3: Theological Foundations

• Week 4: Jesus, Shalom & Justice

• Week 5: Biblical Reconciliation & the Whole Gospel

• Week 6: Offering a Response

Cost: All workshops are offered on a sliding scale. Please support this work at the price-point you are able.

• $60: For those who are experiencing financial challenges.

• $180: Actual cost per person to break even and ensure our co-facilitator of color is paid well.

• $300: Cover your own costs and help someone of limited financial means participate.

Meet our Facilitators:

• Bil Mooney-McCoy: Bil is currently the Worship Director at Gordon College and has served in ministry in Greater Boston for decades as a co-pastor, with Young Life and as a music director for local, national and international events. Bil is the product of an inter-racial marriage and was a high school student during Boston's racially charged busing crisis. From that unique perspective, he has been involved in addressing racial divisions and injustice his entire life.

• Megan Lietz: Megan is the Founding Director of the Race & Christian Community Initiative and on the leadership team at Abundant Life Church. Raised in a rural, white community, Megan never imagined living in the city or working toward racial justice. But through 18 years of living and serving in predominantly Black communities, she developed a heart to build shalom across racial lines and help other white people to do the same.

  Please note that Megan will facilitate every session and Bil will co-facilitate 3 of our 6 sessions.

Testimonials:

Here is what people are saying about RCCI’s workshops.

• "The workshop was thoroughly biblical, historically rooted, and immensely practical. Megan knows what she's talking about because she is living it. I would recommend this workshop to anyone!" - Pastor Ben

• "[RCCI's] presentation to our presbytery was very eye-opening and helpful as she brought to light issues of racism present in many churches. It was difficult to have our perspectives and assumptions challenged, but Megan offered a message of hope as we seek to overcome the sin of racism personally and collectively." - Rev. Bill

Church leaders, invite RCCI to bring a workshop to your congregation!

• Are your congregants asking questions about race and faith in this polarized world and you simply lack the time and energy to respond thoughtfully?

• Has your leadership team been left scrambling to respond to incidents of racism, without having the language or frameworks needed to engage from a Christian worldview?

• Do you desire to see your multiracial faith community talk about issues related to race and increase their capacity to stay in the conversation?

Let RCCI help!

If you’d like to host an RCCI workshop at your church or organization, please contact Megan at mlietz@egc.org for more info.

Workshops we’ve offered in the past include :

• Toward Shalom: Biblical & Theological Foundations for Engaging Issues Related to Race

• Understanding Racism Today: How Good People can Contribute to the Problem without Awareness or Intent

• Power Dynamics in Multiracial Congregations

• Living into Racial Reconciliation: Practical Steps for a Christ-like Response

RCCI can customize workshops to meet the needs of your community. Our workshops are set apart by their biblical foundations and approach of speaking truth with love and grace.