Illinois Christians Encountering Racism (ICER) Team
Illinois Christians Encountering Racism is a ministry focused on dismantling systematic racism and building bridges to racial wholeness within churches, institutions, and communities. ICER implements its mission by offering training to members within the ICC network of churches as well as to the 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 for implementing and maintaining this ongoing educational process.
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
- Resources for personal and small group growth
Rev. Robin Barrow, Co-Chair
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
Email: gurl732@gmail.com
Earl Smith, Co-Chair
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
Email: quakerearl46@yahoo.com
Rev. Kevin Laughery, JCL, Internal Communications
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Email: kl@kevinlaughery.com
Rev. Dwight Bailey
CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
Email: bailey320@comcast.net
Rev. Mark Harkness
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Email: mark@harkness.cc
Martha Herrin
CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
Email: mjherrin@consolidated.net
Rev. Christine Hopkins
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Email: christinechopkins@hotmail.com