Hyde Park Union Church has a long tradition of leadership and service in our community and on the south side of Chicago. We take seriously our commitment as Christians to follow Christ’s example in loving and serving others; ministering to the sick, the poor, and the vulnerable; and working for peace, justice, and mercy.

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Anti-Racism Task Force

​We are concerned Christians, outraged and distressed by racism in America, including
that promoted by the Church and other institutions. We oppose all forms of white
supremacy and seek to dismantle them through honest conversation, education, and
activism. We partner with those who are already working to heal the wounds of hatred
and intolerance in all its forms, and transform social structures for a more just society.
Through public witness and collective action grounded in love, we affirm the dignity of
all people and hold accountable ourselves and others who benefit from white
supremacist systems, practices and policies.

Hyde Park Union Church Anti-Racism Task Force Mission Statement

The Anti-Racism Task Force at Hyde Park Union Church was born out of a spiritual imperative to respond with meaningful action to not only the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May of 2020, but also to the rampant systemic racism that is present in our nation. It is a multiracial task force composed of congregants, lay leaders, and staff at Hyde Park Union Church, and works in close partnership with our Missions and Social Concerns Committee. 

The Anti-Racism Task Force has begun to execute its goals, aligning and working in collaboration with church committees, to do so. To date (November 2020), these efforts include:

Church-Wide Survey

Created in collaboration with the Worship Committee, this four-part institutional survey gathered data from our congregation. The data in turn has been utilized to chart our way forward as a church, intentionally embracing anti-racism as foundational to our faith community.

Advocacy for the Pre-Trial Fairness Act

SECOND HOUR WITH SENATOR ROBERT PETERS
On Sunday, November 8th Senator Roberts joined us to to provide an overview of the Pretrial Fairness Act and to encourage and instruct us on how to support the bill. This event was coordinated by the efforts of the Anti-Racism Task Force and the Missions and Social Concerns Committee. 

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