In order to bring in more people efforts could be made not only within the ethinic councils but the RCA in general. There is no easy solution to this terrible problem, but acknowledgement is a start. The RCA is declaring that 2000-2010 is to be a time of racial awareness. Let us hope that it is not just talk, but action. Faith without works is dead.
Action speaks louder than words.
Every race, color, and creed should be made to feel important. We as Christians have to learn that not only are we created in God's image, but we are also unique individuals. Recently, I attended the African American Caucus held anually in Newark, New Jersey. It was an awesome time of reflection of the past, along with delveloping new strategies for the future. Rev. Wesley Granberg-Michaleson, and the new president of General Synod.