This resource guide has been compiled as a complement to the Faith and Reparations Forum - May 17, 2025 - a collaboration among Buena Vista, Easter Hill, and Epworth United Methodist Churches with contributions from leaders across the Bay District of California-Nevada Annual Conference.

Therefore, be it resolved, that the General Conference of The United Methodist Church be called to repentance for its implicit and explicit participation and profit gained by slavery of African Americans in the United States.

Last month, three United Methodist Churches worked across racial and District (geographic) lines to demonstrate the transformative power of building Beloved Community through a forum on Faith and Reparations. The collaboration by Buena Vista UMC (a historically Japanese-American church in Alameda), Easter Hill UMC (a historically Black church in Richmond), and Epworth UMC (an intentionally multiracial church in a historically racially exclusive white neighborhood in Berkeley)

On Saturday, May 17th, Epworth will join with Easter Hill [in Richmond] and Buena Vista United Methodist Church [in Alameda] to host a groun

Where do we go from here?

As most of you know, I grew up here at Epworth. My mother’s family came here when my grandfather was pastor of Northbrae, one of the...

One of the questions we, as a congregation, have considered in regards to our decision on whether to contribute to the Black Wealth...

As inspired members of Epworth United Methodist Church, we have something exciting to celebrate and share. Our church's multi-year...

Conceptualizing Significant and Ongoing Commitments to Reparations As you have heard, during this Black Wealth Builder’s Campaign , we...

Giving Witness by Merrie Bunt Dear Epworth, It’s been wonderful to celebrate this season of abundance and the diversity of life...

Giving Witness by Michael Martin My testimony arose during a meeting of the Reparations Committee about the Black Wealth Builders Project...

Giving Witness by Dorothy Wonder From the beginning, I was strongly drawn to helping make home ownership possible for African Americans...

Black Wealth Builder’s Campaign The Black Wealth Builder’s Fund is a reparations project that addresses the racial wealth gap and seeks...

Reparations Action Group - Update September 2023 “What would authentic, meaningful, reparative action look like for Epworth–collectively...

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 & Luke 10:38-42 Guest Preacher: Mikko Jokela Message: What Can We Do About...

Preacher: Michael Martin Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Listen to podcast | Watch the full service video | Tithes and Offerings M y fellow...

Today, May 25th, marks two years since the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police that sparked a national reckoning on racism,...

Originally formed by a call from Pastor Kristin after the murder of George Floyd, the Truth and Racial Reckoning Working Group began...

Racial Justice Mission Statement As a community called Epworth living in the grace and mercy of God, trusting in the healing and...

Contents: History Overview Epworth History - US Methodism Context by Dr. Greg Downs Zoning and Racism, North Berkeley Style by Navarre...