The Antiracism Learning Circles are small discussion cohorts that go through a book or podcast. These Circles were formed in the Fall of 2020 as an educational response to the unrest due to the murder of George Floyd. They are supported by First Unitarian’s Advancing Racial Justice Action Group (ARJAG).

We are LIVE with the Winter 2026 Learning Circle offerings. Circles start the week of January 19^th.   

Full descriptions, schedules & registration information are HERE
or tinyurl.com/ARLC-Winter26

A printable flyer is HERE

Please share this information widely, and we look forward to being with you. 

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This Winter 2026 we are offering:

• Seeing White – Start your journey here!  The real history of the US, the one none of us were taught in school.  Documentary podcast series from Scene on Radio.
• The Land That Has Never Been Yet – an examination of whether we have ever had a real democracy. Documentary podcast series from Scene on Radio.
• Doughnut Economics – seven ways to think like a 21st century economist to thrive, not just grow
• Master Plan – The 50-year plot to legalize corruption in the US
• It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism – a guide to budding anti-capitalists
• This Chair Rocks – a manifesto against agism
• Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America – unaffordability and how to solve it
• The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story – a revealing vision of American past and present

LEARNING CIRCLES are small discussion cohorts based on a book or podcast that provide:

• Important learning about white supremacy, racism, and our national history
• The opportunity to build trust and go deep in small group discussions over time
• A safe place to have difficult discussions and deal with discomfort
• An opportunity to create and strengthen relationships with others
• Connection, focus and purpose in a virtual setting

How Do LEARNING CIRCLES Work?

• We ask that you plan to attend all sessions so we can build bonds of trust and insight
• Each cohort (typically 4-12) gathers for a series (from 6-12 sessions) of facilitated Zoom discussions.
• Register for specific Learning Circle(s).  Meeting dates & times vary.
• Everyone is given the opportunity to share reactions, then discuss as a group

Description

One of our goals as a church is to build a multicultural, diverse, engaged, spiritual community that works to dismantle racism and other oppressions. Antiracism Learning Circles are opportunities to do some of that work, to expose ourselves to our true history, to increase awareness of ongoing oppressions, and to explore and reveal our reactions to issues concerning race in America. 

We strive to hear every voice, provide a safe space for expressing our doubts and discomfort, create a deeper understanding, and encourage and learn from each other in a small group setting.  

Open to all; please invite your friends and neighbors to join our Circles on Zoom.

Testimonials

To read what former participants have had to say about their experience in a Learning Circle, click HERE.

Contact

Questions? Contact Jody for more details.

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Past Books & Podcasts

• Seeing White: Podcast
• Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
• One Person, No Vote
• The Color of Law
• So You Want to Talk About Race
• How To Be An Antiracist
• Waking Up White
• Indian Country 101
• How We Win the Civil War
• Democracy Awakening
• Say What You Mean