Faith Curriculum Library: Curricula and Resources for Co-creating Lifespan Faith Engagement

Workshop 6: Creating Inclusive Community

Part of Bringing the Web to Life

Web of Youth Ministry Component: Beloved Community

This session describes ways to create a climate of acceptance and some barriers to creating inclusive community. Download Workshop 6 (PDF) (Word).

Goals

This session will:

  • Ask participants to reflect on the cues, feelings and actions associated with creating a sense of belonging
  • Introduce participants to ways to create a climate of acceptance

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

  • Understand the components of creating a genuinely inclusive community
  • Practice ways to create a climate of acceptance as they build community

Workshop-at-a-Glance

ACTIVITYMINUTESDESCRIPTION
Opening10Check In and Chalice Lighting.
Activity 1: Mattering10Participants learn to identify the qualities of an inclusive community.
Activity 2: Five Steps of Community Building15Participants learn specific examples of activities they can use to build community.
Activity 3: Establishing a Climate of Acceptance20Participants learn to identify barriers to creating a climate of acceptance and discuss some ways to address those barriers.
Closing5Singing together.