Mourn with those who mourn.
~ Romans 12:15b
A Letter from RBC
We are Kingdom workers, and our work is Kingdom work.
The biblical promise of God’s Kingdom come in its glory and completion in Revelation 7 is a promise of true equality and diversity. Scripture depicts people of all tribes and tongues worshipping together before the throne of God. As God’s people, our calling is to begin living out this Kingdom vision right now.
The events and turmoil of recent weeks have prompted us to search ourselves and to consult with our Black brothers and sisters in Christ, to see if we have been properly concerned and active in pursuing this piece of God’s vision for His Kingdom.
We conclude that we have not.
We have begun to lay out plans in consultation with Black pastors and leaders in our faith community, to better reflect God’s Kingdom and to do justly within the framework of our evangelical Anabaptist faith.
We are convicted that it is our duty not only to model the diversity of the Bride of Christ, but also to mourn with those who mourn, as they are mourning.
We mourn, today, with our Black alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members who have been wounded by injustice. We grieve injustice in our society and our own inattention to it. We commit ourselves to pursuing a more complete reflection of God’s vision for His Kingdom. We do so for Christ’s glory, for His Kingdom, and as His people.
Editor’s note: RBC posted this statement and Emma Miller’s artwork on social media on June 14. We wanted to share it with Beacon readers as well.
Artwork by Emma Miller, commissioned by RBC. See more of her work at emmamillerart.com.
One Response
I join in the mourning knowing that I don’t really understand, but want to add my voice and my tears.