The Church Swap is off to good start. We had an orientation on Feb. 13 to discuss the project with participants. Ramona Curtis led several ice breakers and discussed perceptions people have of other races.
Participants range from a Baylor student to high school teachers and retirees. In a discussion about participating in the Church Swap, fears include: being rejected, not dressing properly and having to attend long services. On March 4, the group will go on a Civil Right's tour of various places in the South such as Memphis, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark.
Ramona Curtis, Jo Welter and I are working on a tool kit to help other organizations and institutions create dialogue among people of all races using a church swap. The tool kit will describe the group's grassroots approach to dismantling the most segregated hour in America -- Sunday morning. Its contents may be modified and adapted to meet each group’s personal needs. Its contents include:
- Suggested Timeline
- Sample news releases
- Facilitator instructions
- Suggested Civil Rights Tour
We will chronicle this journey and their reactions and keep you posted. Ramona's Interview
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