CAMDEN — Mimi Benedict and Ute Molitor will offer a six-part program on White Privilege starting in late September.

This program will use video and written materials produced by black and white leaders of the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about what White Privilege is, how people experience it in their own lives (including church), how it affects people of color, and what is needed to work toward a more just future.

“We have the great fortune that our denomination is committed to raising awareness and promoting racial justice from a faith perspective,” said Rev. Molitor, in a Church news release. “Our process will include writing our own spiritual autobiography through the lens of race.”

Sessions will also cover topics such as Whiteness as Norm, the Cash Value of White Privilege and Becoming an Ally.

Participants will be provided a discussion guide and additional resources. The course will be offered twice a month on Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., on 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, and 12/2. Participants will be asked to commit to as many sessions as possible to honor the sharing within the group.

All participants will be contacted with further information prior to the first session. Details of each session plan, including relevant materials for review, can be found at www.camdenucc.org/content/get_involved/racial_justice.

The first meeting will be held via Zoom. Subsequent meetings may as well. Logistics will be determined in consultation with participants, evolving church policy, and CDC precautions related to COVID-19 in place at that time.

“If you cannot participate but would still like to review the materials, please feel free to go directly to the aforementioned web page,” said the Church.

The deadline to sign up for this course is September 4. Please contact Becky in the church office by calling 236-4821 or emailing becky@camdenucc.org.