A Film-based Dialogue Series on Race and Faith

Sacred Ground

 
What is Sacred Ground? Sacred Ground is an Episcopal Church curriculum which takes a deep dive into the history of race in America, with an added focus on the role the Church has played in this history. The work of Sacred Ground is to educate from the macro-scope of history, and to reflect from the intrinsic-scope of our own experiences.  All the while, making room to hear stories from one another, and those whose stories are contained in the readings and videos we will watch.  While this work is intensive, it is also done with care and consideration.  
 
More information on Sacred Ground can be found here.
 
A Message from the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers
about Sacred Ground
 

Two new cohorts have formed in 2025!

Beginning in January 2025, St Mark’s will partner with St Paul’s Episcopal Church (downtown Richmond) to offer 2 Sacred Ground Circles.  Each circle will run independent of the other, but may contain participants from both parishes.  You are welcome to sign-up for whichever option works best for you.  
  • For the Circle hosted by St Mark's: This group meets first on Monday, January 20 at 6pm  Please contact Rev Benjamin Badgett or Shannon Heady with any questions.  
  •  For the Circle hosted by St Paul’s: This group will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm January 15th through April 2nd (except for Ash Wednesday).  Please contact Rev Gwynn Crichton to sign-up.  
 
Spaces are limited, and due to the nature of this course and this work, participants are asked to make a serious commitment to attend every session (with minimal exception). If you have any questions on the course or the commitment, please do not hesitate to reach out to Rev Benjamin, Rev Gwynn Crichton, or Shannon Heady.