About the Committee for Ministry on Racism

The Committee for Ministry on Racism (CMR) was formed by Friends General Conference’s Central Committee in November 2000. CMR envisions a Religious Society of Friends transformed into a beloved community that is enriched by its diversity. To accomplish this, CMR offers assistance and support to monthly and yearly meetings as they develop their racial and ethnic awareness, increase their diversity, and strive to address the impact of the institution of racism on our Society.

The Committee for Ministry on Racism networks with Friends and meetings doing work and witnessing about racism and racial diversity. It provides opportunities at the annual FGC Gathering for individuals who are working for racial diversity and challenging racism to gather together for mutual support and sharing. In addition, it supports the People of Color Center and hosts meetings for worship for racial healing. CMR also supports individuals traveling in the ministry with a concern for racism.

CMR plans and holds events to provide opportunities for learning, training, sharing, community building and worshipping together around the issues arising from the impact of racism. The committee identifies and promotes resources that will assist those doing this work. We are in the process of developing short and long workshops to be offered by its members at monthly and yearly meetings.

CMR is a committee of eight members, who are appointed by the FGC Nominating Committee to three-year terms. FGC is committed to having parity in this committee's membership, with equal numbers of Friends of Color and Friends of European descent.

From Left to right Back: Seth Barch, Marvin Barnes, Janice Domanik(clerk), Tori Rhodin, Vanessa Julye (program coordinator) Front: LaVerne Shelton, Angelina Conti, Marian Beane, Jean-Marie Barch Not Pictured: Neil Froemming, Niyonu Spann, Liz Kamphausen, Will Schuler