The Color of Compromise Discussion Group led by Rev. Stephanie Milton

Reverend Stephanie Milton will guest preach and lead a three week book study based on Jemar Tisby’s book The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism. Please join us for this exciting series.

Tisby’s The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism sheds light on the history of racism within the American church and challenges readers to confront this uncomfortable truth. Through meticulous research and analysis, Tisby provides a compelling narrative that underscores the urgent need for the church to actively work towards racial justice and reconciliation. The book traces the origin and perpetuation of racism in Christianity from Columbus’ invasion of the Americas through the current era in the United States. We’ll delve into the ways in which the church has been complicit in upholding systems of oppression and discrimination, ultimately calling for a transformation towards a more inclusive and equitable faith community.

Rev. Stephanie Milton believes that the church can be a place of healing and transformation, individually and within the community. The sacraments, spiritual development, and worship experience are vital to congregational life. Rev. Stephanie is a fifth-year doctoral candidate at the University of California, Davis, specializing in African American religion and healthcare. She holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Her research interests include the confluence between religion and health, the impact of spiritual and moral harm, and decolonial feminist theology. Ordained in the United Church of Christ, Rev. Stephanie has worked in diverse communities, including sex and gender equity education in higher education, advocating against intimate partner violence, and providing spiritual care to US veterans.