Read Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship's statement of vision, purpose, and action here.

Below are ways you can engage, be educated, and give towards the causes of racial reconciliation, justice, and diversity. This page will be updated ongoing with new resources and information. 

Our Pledge

As Chi Alphans and Christ Followers…

We pledge to be anti-racist. Ephesians 2:13-18

We pledge to defend the cause of the oppressed. Psalm 82:2-4

We pledge to speak up and speak out against racism. Acts 10:28

We pledge to better understand the Black experience. Galatians 6:2

We pledge to find the knowledge of God about the nature of His Kingdom. Proverbs 2:6

We pledge to demonstrate equality through action. James 2:14-17

We pledge to accept the responsibility to fight injustice. Isaiah 1:17 

We pledge to pray persistently for justice and reconciliation. Luke 18:1-8

We pledge all these things in long-lasting commitment. Isaiah 61:1-4

We pledge to implore others to take these same actions. Hebrews 10:24

Let's Listen Podcast

Throughout this series, we take time to listen to Black voices within our Chi Alpha national movement as we discuss the topic of Gospel-centered racial reconciliation. So let's tune in, let's get our hearts ready, and Let's Listen to what they have to say.

Let's Listen Ep. 1

In our first episode we talk with Marcus Floyd from Chi Alpha at Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University. From cancel culture to ministry in the historic city of Richmond, VA, Marcus shares some powerful truths with us.

Racism Awareness Starter Kit

These resources are meant to be a starting point for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of race, racism, and racial injustice. This is a first step toward engaging in the work of reconciliation. These resources are provided by by the Chi Alpha Campus Ministries National Ministry Center in partnership with XA Diversity.



ARTICLE

"Lament for Ahmaud: The Day My Daddy Screamed" by Pastor Julian Newman



VIDEO

"A Discussion on Racism" with Carl Lentz & Bishop T.D. Jakes

FILM

"13th" — A Netflix Documentary by Ava Duvernay (YouTube | Netflix)

A Reflection & Discussion Guide is available for these resources.

Racism Awareness & Reconciliation Library

This library of resources was created for Chi Alpha staff and students who are interested in deepening their understanding of race, racism, and racial injustice. Though not all of these resources are from a Christian perspective, they are valuable discipleship tools that promote the biblical values of truth and justice. These resources are provided by by the Chi Alpha Campus Ministries National Ministry Center in partnership with XA Diversity.



Link to Racism Awareness & Reconciliation Library

Ways to Give

We know that real change takes real resources. Below are several funds you can give towards that are making a Kingdom impact in the areas of diversity and justice. Chi Alpha will make a matching donation of up to $500 towards these causes. Email a receipt of donation to bookkeeper@xaatuva.com and we will add it to our matching total.

• Abundant Life Ministries: Abundant Life demonstrates God’s love through holistic community development in the Prospect (Charlottesville) neighborhood. ALM believes in whole-family, holistic ministry, with incentive-based programming that spans from Kindergarten to senior citizens. Through long-term, lasting relationships with parents, children, and residents, we demonstrate the love of God and encourage positive community development.
• Chi Alpha Minority Mobilization Fund: The MMF helps new minority missionaries by awarding support grants. From their website, "People sometimes ask why we need a diverse missionary force. Here are just a few reasons: Having a diverse missionary team shows the campus that the gospel is for everyone. Diversity opens doors and provides teams a broader voice. It also increases the diversity of gifts within our movement. Beyond individual gifts, culture groups share unique strengths. We need diversity in our staff teams for the same reasons we pursue them in our stock portfolios to protect against potential weaknesses and increase our returns."
• Be the Bridge to Racial Unity: Be the Bridge is an organization of authentic racial bridge-builders who are aware and responding to the racial brokenness and systemic injustice in our world through conversation, educational courses, and pursuit of God's heart for reconciliation. 
• Official Gianna Floyd Fund: This is the official GoFundMe established in George Floyd's honor to help provide for the needs of his 6-year-old daughter Gianna Floyd.