I AFFIRM the inherent worth and dignity of every person;

I SUPPORT justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

I AFFIRM that white privilege is unfair and harmful to those who have it as well as those who do not;

I AFFIRM that white privilege and the culture of white supremacy in which our nation and our church were founded and developed must be dismantled; and

I SUPPORT racial equity, justice, and liberation for every person.

Therefore, from this day forward...

I WILL, if I am white, strive daily to understand white privilege and white supremacy and how their existence benefits me.

I COMMIT to help transform our church culture to one that is actively engaged in seeking racial justice and equity for everyone.

I WILL make a greater effort to treat all people with the same respect I expect to receive.

I COMMIT to developing the courage to live my beliefs and values regarding racial justice and equity;

I WILL strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions so that I can better promote the racial justice efforts of our church; and

I WILL renew and honor this pledge daily, knowing that our church, our community, our nation, and our world will be better places because of my efforts.