Christian Church congregations encourage racial sensitivity

COLUMBIA — Pastors at Columbia's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations are encouraging their members to take part in a workshop in Jefferson City this weekend to learn about race, society and the role of the church in racial sensitivity.

The Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism training weekend aims to give church members necessary tools to implement racial sensitivity in everyday life as well as the means to train and educate others about racism.

“We all live in a racist society, and that’s one of the things the training will teach people,” said the Rev. John Yonker, pastor at First Christian Church.