Indigenous Ministries plan adopted for the Western Jurisdiction

The Western Jurisdictional Conference is reinforcing its commitment to Indigenous people and places after adopting an extensive, detailed plan from the Committee on Native American Ministries, which includes increased funding to take on this work.

The plan for Indigenous Ministries details four basic principles: 

1. Telling the truth, acknowledging harms that have been done, and so helping liberate us all, as we grow in equitable and just sibling relationships with Native American peoples across the Western Jurisdiction.  

2. Identify actions of repair and engage in these actions to enable healing, and to create the context for healthy relationships to form and flourish.  

3. Consultation with Indigenous leaders about property and asset discernment.  

4. Identify, develop, and resource Indigenous leaders in ministry to serve Indigenous-focused churches and communities across the Western Jurisdiction.

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