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On November 29, 1864, Methodists led a massacre on peacefully gathered Cheyenne and Arapaho, murdering over two hundred Indigenous women, children, and peace chiefs. Pieces of their bodies were then marched 173 miles to Denver to display in victory. It is time we name this harm, hold ourselves accountable, and begin the long journey of repentance.
The General Agencies of The United Methodist Church are calling upon annual conferences, districts, and local churches to join us in solidarity with the descendants of Sand Creek as we journey in a contemplative healing run. We challenge you all to gather churches together and cumulatively run, walk, or bike 173 miles.
The work of healing is work we cannot and should not do alone. It requires intention, accountability, and most of all, community. Join us. Learn with us. Heal with us.
Church leaders and Sand Creek representatives from the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes gathered at Iliff School of Theology to identify concrete ways the denomination can continue to work toward repentance.
The Sand Creek Massacre Foundation has curated reports, videos, books and other readings to offer a holistic learning opportunity surrounding our nation's history pertaining to the Sand Creek Massacre.
