R-Squared

practical resources for church leaders seeking to engage and embrace cultural diversity and anti-racism

a resource hub of GCORR

Eastertide

“I Belong: Stories on Resurrection & Belonging”

In a time marked by polarization, injustice, and deep questions about who truly belongs, “I Belong: Stories on Resurrection & Belonging” devotional series offers a sacred counter-witness.

Embracing God's Call: A Bible Study on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In response to the challenges we face today, this bible study was made for those who are asking: “What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for me as a follower of Christ?”

Article V: Racial Justice

“Fueled by white privilege, white supremacy and colonialism, the sin of racism has been a destructive scourge on global society and throughout the history of The United Methodist Church.”

Racial Justice: A Mandate To Our Discipleship

Session 4 of our Racial Justice Webinar Series takes place on June 2, 2026 at 10AM Eastern Time. Our Senior Director of Programs and Education, Rev. Enger Muteteke, will facilitate a conversation with Dr. Traci West, Professor Emerita of Christian Ethics and African American Studies at Drew Theological School in New Jersey.

Pride

“No Más” | Churches, Justice & the Fight for Human Dignity in Florida

What began in a church sanctuary became a journey into the Florida Everglades, where pastors, faith leaders, and communities gathered in peaceful resistance outside the detention site known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” This documentary captures voices crying out for dignity, humanity, and justice.

When Fear Knocks, the Church Shows Up: A Chicago Story

This documentary captures the lived reality of congregations in Chicago navigating fear, loss, and uncertainty as ICE activity intensifies. Through the voices of pastors, lay leaders, and families, we witness a church that refuses to disappear - that adapts, protects, and shows up.

Pentecost and Trinity Sunday

Native American Ministries Sunday

SPECIAL SUNDAY

Since 1989, United Methodist congregations have observed the third Sunday after Easter as Native American Ministries Sunday. The purpose is to elevate and support the contributions and voices of Native/Indigenous people in our church. Get these resources for your local church from resourceumc.org

Cross-Cultural, Cross-Racial Ministry

New Courses

This foundational course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, awareness, and tools to recognize, interrupt, and respond to microaggressions in faithful and healing ways.

This course led by Rev. Enger Muteteke, Senior Director of Programs and Education, explores how to recognize the gift of cultural differences in ministry settings and how colorblindness is not a benign framework.

Premium Resources

Immigration

Book Studies

Our Sacred Journey

a project that is dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of the United Methodist Church community by sharing stories that reflect our cultural identities, faith journeys, and shared humanity