Flood Church to run ‘Be the Bridge Foundations’ for white people

All white members are encouraged to join the Be the Bridge Foundations: Introduction to Bridge-building for white people. (Photo taken from the church’s website)

The Flood Church encouraged all-white members to join the Be the Bridge Foundations: An Introduction to Bridge-building for white people on July 14 at 4 p.m.

The church’s announcement said the course is specially designed for white individuals who want to know more about becoming a racial bridge-builder. They added that they would guide them in the initial learning and helpful relationship-builder ideas. The church stated that it would also be a chance for self-reflection.

The church said that these classes allow white individuals to participate in various group discussions. They announced that the course would be offered via Zoom, at $50 per person.

It includes access to their learning platform with an updated Foundation guide.

Foundations Course

The Bridge Foundation website said that “When it comes to racial bridge-building for white people, Be the Bridge places a lot of focus on listening to and learning from Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latino communities.”

They mentioned that while hearing and focusing on individuals of color is crucial; there is a lot of work to be done to understand races. The organization stated that they could not let the Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) carry the burden.

They could not expect them to educate them on a basic level of information wherein they can learn through their reading, studies, and self-reflection.

The aforementioned course gives a pathway to do that preliminary and essential work. The website said it is made for white individuals and by white people. It should be utilized as the “first step” before looking for ways to have deeper cross-racial involvement. The classes are intended for the cross-racial teams, they added.

Be the Bridge

Another section revealed that the Be the Bridge foundation exists to strengthen individuals. It is also to empower culture so that there will be racial healing, equity, and reconciliation.

The webpage noted that they foresee people and groups responding to racial brokenness.

They envision people working against systemic injustice worldwide. They emphasized that a racialized society no longer shapes them.

The organization also mentioned that they created bridges with three piles so they could handle the loads of this work. First, they inspire others to have a unique and transformative response to racial separation. They also want to be a role model in being present and intentional toward racial settlement.

The foundation also equips bride-builders. They do this training by encouraging and enriching their vision and skills.

They also nourish the heart for racial healing. These groups also have a passion for racial justice, redemption, and reconciliation.

BIPOC Community

The BIPOC community section revealed that the foundation is a safe and brave place for BIPOC. They emphasized that they are dedicated to educating and training bridge-builders. So they could better understand racial history and injustices.

They said they are passionate about being where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are their focus. They also ensure a foundation is a secure place for celebration and care.

The website added that they help and nurture BIPOC to break the white supremacy in their hearts and, more importantly, heal.