Racial Reconciliation

Guest preacher Bryan Franklin challenges us to seek answers to the questions, “Who am I?” and “Who is God?” as a foundation for our pursuit of racial justice and reconciliation.   Bryan Franklin is a Christian, husband, and, as of 10 weeks ago, a father. Bryan originally grew up just outside of Denver, Co. He is Biracial and identifies as both black and white. Bryan has a deep belief that Jesus Christ is our only hope for reconciliation and justice and that the church in its witness to Christ is in a place to demonstrate that hope, but only if we are willing to take a hard look at our theology and practices, and lament, confess, and repent of white supremacy. He currently serves as a Minister at The District Church and is pursuing a Master’s degree at Wesley Theological Seminary. Bryan is happily married to Candace Maloney Franklin, whom he credits for keeping him sane, reminding him of what’s important in life, and showing him what love truly is.