A Time for Lamenting & Listening

We released a statement a few days ago saying that we hope to do better with our response to the racial injustice and inequality that has been brought to light the past few weeks. We recognize there is work to be done, and we have started the deep conversations needed.

As a theater company of Christian membership, we believe that every person is fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. And racism, therefore, is unacceptable, reprehensible, and contradictory to the heart of God. It is painfully clear that we as Americans have work to do to ensure Black lives are valued and that we are standing in solidarity with the Black community.

We are horrified by the acts of racial injustice that have occurred within our country most recently with the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. We lament the senseless loss of these three lives, and countless other Black lives - each endowed with eternal value and dignity. We are deeply disturbed that racism, which subtly infects us all and has marred our country throughout its history, continues to exist today. 

Within Actors Co-op leadership and membership, we are discussing active ways to reflect the image of God’s fullness and walk in step with Jesus’ commandment to love the Lord our God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves.  Our conversations within Actors Co-op will address our membership, auditions, casting, and season selection. These conversations will take time, and deserve time as we address the true issues at the heart of racial reconciliation and equality. 

We know God is working through this moment. So, we pray for bold courage in the days ahead to stand with Jesus Christ and with the oppressed and marginalized.

Thank you for being gracious with us as we learn and grow together.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.