Anti-Racism Pro-Reconciliation 2026
ARPR Workshops for Georgia Disciples in 2026
As Georgia Disciples congregations seek to be “God’s beloved community,” the conversation about race and faith is crucial. Georgia Disciples clergy are required to complete ARPR training every five years to retain standing. All regional staff and volunteers, including administrative, program, and camp, as well as Regional Board members, are also required to complete ARPR training. This year, we are partnering with other Disciples Regions to offer this training.
Tennessee Disciples of Christ
The Tennessee Region offers two virtual options for ARPR training in 2026, on March 14 and October 24. These are live, interactive workshops offered on Zoom. Learn more and register here. You must be present for the entire class to receive credit. The fee for the workshop is $35. The workshops offered by the Tennessee Region meet Georgia’s requirements for ARPR training for clergy and seminarians. Registration closes one week prior to each workshop.
More workshops that meet Christian Church in Georgia requirements will be added as they become available.
Reconciliation Commission
The Reconciliation Commission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia, chaired by Rev. Dr. Valerie Alexander and Rev. Beth Wendl, is currently exploring programming and training options, guided by the following:
Vision
To embody an atmosphere or environment in which everyone feels valued, respected, seen, heard, and loved.
Mission
To provide members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia methods and opportunities to have open and honest dialogue that leads to reflection and then action to be an anti-racist and pro-reconciling church.
Reconciliation Commission members, back row from left: Rev. Beth Wendl, Carmen Samantha Reid; front row from left: Rev. Dr. Janice Johnson Hume, Rev. Kathy McDowell, Rev. Dr. Valerie Alexander, Rev. Donna Gunter.