Co-Creating DEI
- 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.