Planting Seeds Series: Solidarity | Through the lens of Housing and Race

Planting Seeds Series: Solidarity — Through the Lens of Housing & Race

Join us in person or via Zoom for an eye-opening session exploring what solidarity truly demands of us — through the lens of housing and race in St. Louis.

The CALL
What are we, as people of faith, truly called to in this moment? Grounded in the principle of solidarity, this reflection will invite us to consider our shared responsibility to one another—particularly in the areas of race and housing. Through this lens, we will begin to explore how faith calls us beyond awareness into action, setting the stage for a deeper conversation on the real challenges and opportunities facing our St. Louis community today.

Our Need
Community leaders will explore the intersection of housing and race in St. Louis, focusing on current needs, including the status of recovery from the May 2025 tornado. Hear directly from those working in the trenches every day — bridging gaps, breaking barriers, and building pathways forward for our most vulnerable communities.

The Response: A Call to Action
Organizations doing this important work will be on hand. Come ready to roll up your sleeves. We will challenge you to look directly into the gaps — and ask yourself: What is the best way YOU can help fill it?

Solidarity is learned through works of mercy that put faith into action. By engaging directly with those on the margins — learning their needs and sharing your gifts — we become united in purpose and hope. That is the heart of solidarity.

"If one member suffers, all suffer together." — 1 Corinthians 12:26

As we prepare for Solidarity: Through the Lens of Housing and Race, we encourage you to visit the Mill Creek: Black Metropolis exhibit at the Missouri History Museum.

Mill Creek Valley was once a thriving center of Black life in St. Louis—rich in culture, business, and community—before being intentionally erased in 1959 in the name of “urban renewal.”

This exhibit offers powerful context for our conversation, helping us better understand the historical roots of housing inequities and racial injustice in our city.

Come ready to reflect, learn, and engage—grounded in the stories that still shape St. Louis today.

Info: As part of your experience, we’re pleased to offer an optional private guided tour of the Missouri History Museum exhibit Mill Creek: Black Metropolis. While we had originally hoped to schedule this tour prior to the event, timing conflicts due to Twilight Thursday programming at the museum led us to offer these alternate dates.

Please select the date that works best for you so we can plan accordingly.

As we prepare for this important conversation, we strongly encourage you to take part in this opportunity. Mill Creek: Black Metropolis provides powerful historical context and a deeper understanding of the roots of housing inequities and racial injustice in St. Louis.

Grounding ourselves in this shared history allows us to enter the evening’s dialogue with greater awareness, empathy, and a stronger call to solidarity.

When registering, please be sure to select your preferred tour option so we can prepare for the number of participants.

Info: As part of your experience, we’re pleased to offer an optional private guided tour of the Missouri History Museum exhibit Mill Creek: Black Metropolis. While we had originally hoped to schedule this tour prior to the event, timing conflicts due to Twilight Thursday programming at the museum led us to offer these alternate dates.

Please select the date that works best for you so we can plan accordingly.

As we prepare for this important conversation, we strongly encourage you to take part in this opportunity. Mill Creek: Black Metropolis provides powerful historical context and a deeper understanding of the roots of housing inequities and racial injustice in St. Louis.

Grounding ourselves in this shared history allows us to enter the evening’s dialogue with greater awareness, empathy, and a stronger call to solidarity.

When registering, please be sure to select your preferred tour option so we can prepare for the number of participants.

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