The Eastern PA Conference’s next book study, in October, will feature Jemar Tisby's acclaimed book The Color of Compromise. It offers “a timely narrative of how people of faith have worked against racial justice (and) a call for urgent action by all Christians today in response.” Our monthlong study will delve into the continuing legacy and impact of racism in society but also in the Christian church, and how we can respond. Everyone is invited to participate in EPA, Greater New Jersey and beyond.

EPA’s Congregational Development Team and Commission on Religion and Race will cosponsor the study, hosting hourlong discussions via Zoom on Wednesdays, at 11 a.m., on October 4, 11, 18 and 25. Bishop Alfred Johnson (retired), a clergy member of EPA and former bishop of Greater New Jersey, will lead those discussions. He now directs the Center for the Study and Practice of Urban Religion at New York Theological Seminary.