Community Justice
“What does the Lord require of me, but to do justice, love mercy and to walk humbly with my God?” - Micah 6:8
Upcoming Events
JOIN ARJ AT THE COTERIE THEATER
SATURDAY, FEB. 18 – 2PM
Discount Tickets on Sale January 16
Don’t miss this National Endowment for the Arts award-winning play written by Michelle Tyrene Johnson and inspired by overlooked Kansas City history! Two stories are told in tandem: In early 1960s Kansas City, Rose James uses her smarts and determination to try to defeat the racial segregation policy that allowed Blacks to visit Fairyland Park only one day each year. Years later, Rose’s granddaughter, Ella, uses her own talent and grandmother’s spirit to shine a light on another injustice taking place at her school.
ARJ has purchased a limited block of tickets and is offering them at a discount while they last. $8 per ticket sales start January 16 when our link goes live. Watch for an email blast that day with the link. This play is suitable for all ages and a short Q&A follows the 60-minute performance.
For questions about JOIN ARJ AT THE COTERIE THEATER contact Cheryl Jefferson Bell at (913) 232-4144, or email using the form below.
Intro to Cultural Competency Training
Intro to Cultural Competency Training
Cultural Competency training is required before serving in ongoing Kansas City Mission programs in order to provide a safe environment for all those we serve. Empowering and educational, this training will provide each participant with a heightened awareness about our neighbors and cross-cultural interactions. Those who need this training may be interested in serving on the bookmobile, at the food pantry, as a tutor, or in a classroom at one of our partner schools. Additionally, individuals who are interested in serving with our partner organizations should plan to take this training.
2023 Training Dates
All sessions will take place in person. Seating is limited and classes not meeting a minimum size may be rescheduled so please register early.
- January 20 | Friday| 1 - 3 pm |
- February 8 | Wednesday | 10 - Noon
- March 7 | Tuesday | 10 - Noon
Register For 2023 Trainings
Safe Gatherings certification is also required for those working in the schools. If you are not already Safe Gatherings certified (certification lasts four years) you can begin that process by filling out a volunteer application here.
Questions? Please contact Stewart Curtright stewart.curtright@cor.org
For questions about Intro to Cultural Competency Training contact Stewart Curtright at (913) 544-0710, or email using the form below.
MLK Events in the KC Area
The Metropolitan Community College Foundation presents: 2023 Chancellor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Luncheon, Friday, January 13, 2023, Loews Kansas City Hotel, 11:30 a.m - Learn More
Methodist Minister’s Fellowship MLK Jr. Sunday, January 15, 2023 @ 4pm at Jamison Memorial Temple 3115 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128 - Learn More
2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Nature Walk, Monday, January 16, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
MNU MLK Jr. Community Celebration, Friday, January 17, 2023 @ 9:30am - Learn More
MLK Day 2023: Celebrate & Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (a variety of activities) - Learn More
SLCL-GKC 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass Celebration and Community Form, Monday, January 16, 2023, 4:30 & 6:00pm - Learn More
Class Recordings
Webinar: Churches in Black and White
Join Allies for Racial Justice for an inward look at how complicity with racism created and perpetuates the divide in our churches and communities. Representatives from several Christian denominations will discuss the historic role churches played in separating God’s people by “race", the role culture and politics play in maintaining the separation, and how God’s great command to truly love our neighbors as ourselves could set things right.
White Leverage; Unpacking Philemon
Everyone has questions that they may feel uncomfortable asking, especially when it comes to issues like race. Join our special guest speakers from The Hope Center to explore questions about race and community in the Bible, and learn how to apply it to our daily lives.
What is Justice? Class - Week 1
Learn from Rabbi Art Nemitoff from The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah about what God's justice looks like in the Hebrew scriptures. We also hear how these truths are lived out today in the Jewish faith.
What is Justice? - Week 2
Join Mission Ministries staff members Sheree Reece & Stewart Curtright, along with Pastor Tino Herrera, in a conversation about retributive vs. restorative justice, and how Jesus taught and modeled restorative justice.
What is Justice? Class - Week 3
Explore what "doing justice" as the church looks like as an individual and in our communities with Pastor Patrick McLaughlin.
Get to know our Pastor of Community Justice
Cheryl Jefferson Bell
Community Justice Director
Born and raised in Detroit, completed college in Atlanta, Georgia, and seminary in Enid, Oklahoma, settled in Kansas in 1985 to work for Boeing and answered the call to fulltime ministry in 1990, Pastor Cheryl is a second career (Electrical Engineer) clergy, who has... Keep ReadingCheryl Jefferson Bell
Community Justice Director
Born and raised in Detroit, completed college in Atlanta, Georgia, and seminary in Enid, Oklahoma, settled in Kansas in 1985 to work for Boeing and answered the call to fulltime ministry in 1990, Pastor Cheryl is a second career (Electrical Engineer) clergy, who has served in a variety of ministry settings, prior to coming to Resurrection!
Praise and worship are her lifeline! The JOY of The Lord is my strength! Nehemiah 8.10!
Contact Cheryl Jefferson Bell at (913) 232-4144
or email using the form below.