The overall mandate of the Episcopal Church Executive Committee on Anti-Racism, which was reaffirmed by General Convention resolution 2015-A011, is “...guiding and monitoring the Church’s work in response to General Convention resolutions directed at eliminating the sin of racism from the life of the Church...” One part of that mandate is to create a process for certifying that training on anti-racism has been completed in response to Canon Article III.6.5(g) Training and General Convention resolution 2000- B049 (2012-A127 affirmation) Require Anti-Racism Training.

The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community vision frames a path for Episcopalians to address racial injustice and grow as a community of reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers who share a passion for the dream of God. Because this is the work of spiritual formation, and not simply completing a training or implementing a set of programs, we encourage individuals and congregations to embrace the journey ahead as a long-term commitment. It may be helpful to imagine a labyrinth as you reflect, act, and reflect again. After all, on the road toward reconciliation and healing, we travel around corners, make sharp turns, pass fellow travelers, and double back into quadrants we have indeed visited before, each time discovering a fresh revelation or challenge.