Description: Co-Creating Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Our Congregations 

  • Name: Co-Creating Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Our Congregations
  • Author(s): Beth Zemsky
  • Publishers: UU Leadership Institute (UUA)
  • Year of last revision: 2018
  • Format (workshop, book, training, etc.): Online modules designed for groups to explore together, online via Zoom or in-person. Can be a multi-session workshop or a one-day workshop.
  • Oppressions addressed: racism and other forms of cultural oppression
  • Where to find it: UU Leadership Institute (uuinstitute.org)
  • Link to access/purchase it: https://uuinstitute.org/courses/co-creating-inclusion-and-equity/
  • Virtual option? Yes
  • Optimal group size: not stated
  • Retreat-compatible? Yes
  • Solo-compatible? Yes
  • Number of sessions: 1-6 depending on the session length you choose
  • Length of sessions: variable
  • Level of understanding (beginner/intermediate/advanced): beginner through intermediate
  • Age group(s): adults and mature youth
  • Intended audience(s): Unitarian Universalist adults
  • Facilitator qualities/training: the facilitator does not need to lead content, they just need to understand the content and facilitate discussion.
  • Recommended modifications to fit UUA common framework: This model is based in the Intercultural Development Continuum which supports the Mosaic Platform but does not always emphasize an anti-racist power analysis. Share this video from Rev. Julica Hermann DeLaFuente as a supplement that brings together the IDC and anti-racist power analysis.