Racial Justice Task Group

Co-Chairs: Ruling Elder Diane Matthews and Rev. Dr. Steve Lytch

For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. Ephesians 2:14

Statement of Purpose: To be God’s hands and feet within the Presbytery to address past racial injustice, current bias, establish solutions for an acceptable racial justice outcome, create a path for an equitable future for all, acknowledging and accepting people of diverse histories, knowing all are children of God and thus help create an atmosphere and means of reconciliation in the churches and hearts of people.

Upcoming Events

Brave Spaces Book Discussion: Click here for the Brave Spaces Book Discussion Information
First & Third Mondays from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm starting on Monday, November 18

24th Annual Returning to the Roots of Civil Rights Bus Tour - June 7-15, 2025: Join us for a nine-day bus tour visiting key sites of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. *Includes lodging, transportation, museum tour fees, speakers, and reading materials. Meals are NOT included in the price. To register or inquire, contact Dr. Todd Allen at 724-622-0858, Click here for a trip flyer!

Resources

Click here for a list of RJTG resources including Training Materials and Becoming a Matthew 25 Congregation with links to online materials and documents.

The 2025 Compassion Report - Muhammad Ali Index

Congregational Facilitators

Would your congregation like to learn more about how Racism impacts all of us - regardless of our race? The Racial Justice Task Group has a number of trained facilitators who are available to work with your Session and others to learn more and become an ally for Racial Justice. Please contact Steve Lynch or Diane Matthews to learn more.

Past Events

  • Nov 2022 - Presented to the Donegal Presbytery at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester
  • Feb 2023 - Planning Retreat
  • Aug 2023 - Visited the African American Museum in Philadelphia
  • Feb 2024 -Visited the African American Museum of History and Culture in Washington, DC
  • Mar 2024 - Planning Retreat at Shiloh PC, Oxford, PA
  • Spring 2024 - Discussions on Impressions and learning from our visit to the AAMHC in DC
  • 2024-2025 - Brave Spaces Book Group
  • April 2025 - Planning Retreat at Highland PC, Lancaster, PA