Bishop Robin Dease
On Saturday, October 18 at 10 am the Bridge Builders Committee of St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, along with partnering churches, will host a free in-person presentation with refreshments following at the church located at 20 Pope Avenue on Hilton Head Island. This year’s keynote speakers, Bishop Robin Dease and Bishop Ken Carter, will discuss the ongoing challenges of racism in our culture – including the Church’s responsibility.
Bishop Robin Dease is the resident bishop of the Georgia Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, including the North Georgia and South Georgia Conferences. She is also the former senior pastor of St. Andrew By-The-Sea UMC. Bishop Ken Carter is the resident bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Organizers of this event invite people from all backgrounds and
Bishop Ben Carter
perspectives to join in honest, hopeful dialogue about the roots and realities of racism, why justice and reconciliation matter to us all, biblical and ethical foundations for action, and how faith communities and allies can lead the way.
The purpose of this ecumenical group is to raise awareness of the issues and challenges of racism and inequity through educational events, involvement in community programs, and respectful dialogue. Guided by scripture, the goal of Bridge Builders is to address racism in its many forms – both personally and systemically. The lecture series, named after one of its founding members, the late Dr. Julius S. Scott, Jr., a lifelong educator and civil rights advocate, is one way the group offers community-wide seminars and conferences.
No reservations or pre-registration required. For more information, please email standrewbythesea@gmail.com or call the church at 843-785-4711. Visit the church online at https://standrewbytheseaumc.org/ and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
