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Illinois Christians Encountering Racism Team

ICER Mission

The mission of the ICER ministry is to dismantle systematic racism and build bridges
to racial wholeness within churches, institutions and communities.  This mission is
implemented through offering training to members within the ICC network of churches
and to the broader community.

Whereas racism exists as a social, political, and psychological element in our society, it is
also a spiritual evil that needs to be intentionally addressed from the perspective of faith traditions. 
Racism is sin separating the children of God. The ICC has chosen to address racism through education and training to provide specific strategies to dismantle racism within the ICC organization and its member judicatories.  ICER is equipped to provide resources forimplementing and maintaining this ongoing educational process.


ICER Services Available to You

ICER provides a variety of educational resources and experiences that significantly increase the understanding of the issues of racism.  This understanding allows the building of open relationships among the whole family of God. 

ICER offers:  Seminars, Speakers, Retreats and Resources for personal and small group growth


ICER Members

Mr. Teamous Newberne, Co-chair
Ccu0963@comcast.net

Rev. Dr. Curt Keller, Co-chair
ckeller58@hotmail.com
Mr. Otis Benefor
Rev. Mark Harkness
macphast@yahoo.com
Rev. Christine Hopkins
christinechopkins@hotmail.com
Rev. Kevin Laughery
Exsult1@aol.com
Rev. Robin Barrow
gurl732@gmail.com
Earl Smith
quakerpastor@yahoo.com
Mr. Alvin Spencer
adspencer@mchsi.com
Rev. Terry Weavil
weavil75@verizon.net
Mrs. Rhonda Whitaker
Whitakers@mchsi.com

  Upcoming
ICER Trainings


Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009

Catholic Pastoral Center
1615 West Washington Street
Springfield, IL