At All Souls Unitarian Church, we believe in the power of community, inclusivity, and personal growth. This fall, we are excited to launch our new initiative, Conscious Inclusion, designed to help us expand our understanding, heal from past traumas, and create a more inclusive and compassionate community.

What is Conscious Inclusion?

Conscious Inclusion is a transformative program aimed at fostering deeper connections with ourselves and our own cultures and across racial and cultural lines, so that we may move forward as allies with a shared understanding. Starting in September 2024 and continuing through April 2025, we will be offering a series of sessions focused on identity, healing, and collective growth.

Why Join Conscious Inclusion?

“We 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,” says Shannon Boston, Executive Director of Religious Exploration.

Program Structure:

• Fall Session: Participants will engage in caucus group work, groups of 10-14 people, meeting every other week. We will have separate groups for white-identifying and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) – identifying members to create safe spaces for honest conversations and healing.
• Spring Session: Beginning in January 2025, we will bring all groups together for a series of 8 mixed-race sessions focused on collective healing and collaboration using “The Racial Healing Handbook.”
• ONLY THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE FALL SESSIONS WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN IN THE SPRING SESSIONS

Registration and Dates:

Sign Up Here

Join us in drawing the circle larger and creating a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Click Here to get involved, or email Shannon Boston at [email protected].

Fall Dates:

• Sundays: September 8; September 22; October 13; October 27; November 10; November 24 (1:30-3 pm in person, 5-6:30 pm CT on Zoom)
• Wednesdays: September 11; September 25; October 9; October 23; November 6; November 20 (7-8:30 pm in person, childcare provided)

Spring Dates:

• Sundays: January 12; January 26; February 9; February 23; March 9; March 23; April 13; April 27 (1:30-3 pm in person, 5-6:30 pm CT on Zoom)
• Wednesdays: January 8, January 22, February 12, February 26, March 12; March 26; April 9; April 23 (7-8:30 pm in person, childcare provided)

Please email [email protected] with which day (Sunday or Wednesday), presentation (in-person or Zoom) and group (BIPOC or white) you would like to attend.

Cost & Donations:

There will be a $30 materials fee for this course. No one will be excluded for inability to pay. Donations are welcome to help offset the cost for others.

Join Us:

We invite all members of our congregation to participate in this transformative journey. Whether you are just beginning to explore these topics or have been engaged in this work for years, there is a place for you in Conscious Inclusion.