In early 2018, Black Panther was released to critical acclaim and box-office success. It’s no secret that the movie would have some statements to make besides telling an interesting story. And at this point in history, there’s no better time to make them. With the election of the 45th President of the United States, many saw this as the manifestation of an open wound already present on the soul of America: the pervasiveness of racism in American society. What significance does this superhero movie hold for our local congregations? How can churches engage with the ever increasing racial tempest present in our culture?