Woke Church in Illinois Plans to ‘Fast from Whiteness’ for Lenten Season

A church in Oak Park, Illinois announced that they will not use “any music or liturgy written or composed by white people” during the Lenten season as they commit to “fasting from whiteness.”

First United Church of Oak Park in Illinois shared with their parishioners that they will not use any music or liturgy associated with White people. Instead, the church will utilize musical scores and liturgies from minorities and people of color.

“For Lent this year, First United is doing a mix of “giving something up” and “taking something on,” the church announced on the website.

“In our worship services throughout Lent, we will not be using any music or liturgy written or composed by white people. Our music will be drawn from the African American spirituals tradition, from South African freedom songs, from Native American traditions, and many, many more,” the announcement continued.