Conscious Inclusion works with those who identify as white to foster deeper connections with ourselves, our own cultures, and across racial and cultural lines, so that we may move forward as allies with a shared understanding:
“We (white people) need to do the work to be anti-racist. No matter how far along the path we think we are, we have further to go. This is an opportunity for sincere reflection and growth, across racial boundaries. By learning about ourselves and each other, we can build a community that truly embodies inclusivity and love.” - Shannon Boston, Executive Director of Religious Exploration.
Conscious Inclusion is the first step in a transformative initiative designed to enhance cultural competence, address systemic inequities, and foster a deep sense of empathy and solidarity within a predominantly white Unitarian Universalist church community.
The counterpoint to this course for BIPOC members is “IMPACT” which will be occurring simultaneously. There is an additional 10-session class in the Spring for both BIPOC and white members to engage in together. The entire 16-session program is available on a sliding scale for $25-$100, including the workbook, The Racial Healing Handbook.
Consider Wednesdays at All Souls as your third space - not work, not home, but a place where you belong. Share a meal, pause for chapel, and/or join a class for fun or to learn something new!
