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Worship in a place that is central AND accessible to public transit

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We would assume that everyone on the planet is already a UU 

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We would assume that everyone on the planet is already a UU 

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i notice that I feel limited and confined by these questions, as there, for me, is an assumption of what I observe as a colonial, fundamentally Protestant structure/culture - and that is what I feel we need to dismantle...

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having the plurality of our congregation represented in positions that make decisions--leaders. From different class, race, gender, sexuality, etc. in leadership positions

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Make sure we don't refer to large contributors  as more influential than those who contribute less

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Make sure we don't refer to large contributors  as more influential than those who contribute less

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Removal of financial contribution as a component of membership

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Removal of financial contribution as a component of membership

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Recognizing that not all folks in our congregations are able to contribute financially - how does this reflect our commitment to democratic process?

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Awareness that access to internet and technology is not universal

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Awareness that access to internet and technology is not universal

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Provide multiple options for communication beyond email, that are all valued

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Ensure that only one or two people know how much people are contributing

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Ensure that only one or two people know how much people are contributing

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financially have a more equitable baseline - that doesn't create an enormous financial/class division

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Uplift and celebrate all kinds of contributions, not just financial

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We would not have a financial contribution as a requirement to be a voting member

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We would not have a financial contribution as a requirement to be a voting member

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develop and support leaders from all backgrounds. Provide childcare, find out when people are available and schedule around that

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How do we conduct things like service auctions that doesn't disadvantage people who have little money to spend/share?

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Never make people inactive members just because they aren't able to contribute financially

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Never make people inactive members just because they aren't able to contribute financially

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Can all classes engage in critical enquiry and theological discourse? If not, should this be so central.

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We would value time and talent equally as money

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We would value time and talent equally as money

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potlucks without all the sign-ups, so its easier to participate

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We would encourage generosity, which is determined by each person's situation and resources

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We would encourage generosity, which is determined by each person's situation and resources

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more flexibility in sources, and use less christian influence

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We would encourage generosity in giving time and talent, taking each person's situation into consideration

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We would encourage generosity in giving time and talent, taking each person's situation into consideration

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auctions using UU $ so all can participate - rather than the $ divide - and at the end they contribute what they can afford

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We would use language that is understandable by all education levels, disabilities, ethnic backgrounds, etc

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Prevent donor bullying

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Donations are offered rather than solicited 

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Donations are offered rather than solicited 

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And/or: ability to opt-out of being called during annual fundraising drive
CONSENT!

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encourage wearing comfortable clothing!! not required to dress fancy

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First I suggest that we must BE deeply aware of our class/privilege - discern and own the blindspot that is for me, and BE in relationship with the diversity in my community and culture.

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Modifying our pledge items to include non-financial contributions and a level that just recognizes that some folks can't contribute (either time or finances)

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With time or financial contributions - there are some who need more support than they can offer and churches are also a place for them

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With time or financial contributions - there are some who need more support than they can offer and churches are also a place for them

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More emphasis on caring and hospitality.

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dressing down rather than dressing up

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How to make it possible for people to get onto the board or committees when they have to work 3 jobs in order just to make ends meet?

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alternatives to owning buildings - rent and focus on hybrid

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Don't ask people about their occupation or employment status

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Don't ask people about their occupation or employment status

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Ensure that there is a way for people to participate if they don't have the financial means to pay or bring food

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Ensure that there is a way for people to participate if they don't have the financial means to pay or bring food

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Let each person decide what they want to discuss about themselves in beloved community

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Let each person decide what they want to discuss about themselves in beloved community

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Perhaps provide support for transportation for those who cannot afford transportation or need more accessible transportation

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Perhaps provide support for transportation for those who cannot afford transportation or need more accessible transportation

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Ask open questions about people to get to know them

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Ask open questions about people to get to know them

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Less focussed on words, and intellectual ideas.

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Not condemn truckers and working-class protest in a CUC letter about Ukraine

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Be conscious of language around offertory and fundraising.

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Be conscious of language around offertory and fundraising.

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It's about what you don't say: no pressure to give more, or percentages, and work not to be patronizing.

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Everyone is both a student and a teacher

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Everyone is both a student and a teacher

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Services that focus on the heart and the soul rather than the mind - less intellectual sermons

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Services that focus on the heart and the soul rather than the mind - less intellectual sermons

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Less value on doctors and lawyers amongst us.

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Make people feel comfortable no matter how they are dressed

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Make people feel comfortable no matter how they are dressed

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Music that speaks to everyone and their background - not just the types of hymns some grew up in Christian services

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Music that speaks to everyone and their background - not just the types of hymns some grew up in Christian services

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share the big volunteer roles between multiple people - so more people can participate

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To be paired with any asks for money

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Communicate with an awareness of privilege and class advantage/disadvantage

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Communicate with an awareness of privilege and class advantage/disadvantage

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time and prescence valued equally--noted within pledge status of a member

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focus on participation - not $ raised

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should be in poorer neighbourhoods or with good transit

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ensure that cost is never a barrier to participate for youth and children

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Who we invite to speak--e.g. a person who is unhoused versus a social worker who works with the unhoused.

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no requirement to pledge in order to be a member.

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Be welcoming to those who are coming in who are not housed or seeking financial support or food

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Be welcoming to those who are coming in who are not housed or seeking financial support or food

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Financial sustainability coming from somewhere other than its membership

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Financial sustainability coming from somewhere other than its membership

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Where? Who knows?! We're dreaming!

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It is experienced by multiple folks in our breakout that getting to physical buildings is not possible or very challenging, so online has opened up connection opportunities

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sliding scales where everyone registers in the same system, doesn't have to ask for concessions

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Community opportunities for folks who work outside a M-F 9-5 situation.

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Community opportunities for folks who work outside a M-F 9-5 situation.

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What support is provided for connection outside the Sunday morning service?

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High awareness of the impact of the congregational building on classism

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High awareness of the impact of the congregational building on classism

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Minister welcome people at the door and accept whoever is walking through the door - modeling leadership of warmly welcoming actively

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Minister welcome people at the door and accept whoever is walking through the door - modeling leadership of warmly welcoming actively

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Auction items often out of reach of many of the congregants.

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It doesn't matter what your background or foreground or present situation, everyone needs to be welcome

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Involvement in Out From the Cold initiatives for folks who are unhoused

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Involvement in Out From the Cold initiatives for folks who are unhoused

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Youth activities - make and bring food and have conversations with people who are on the streets and see them as human rather than stereotypes

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Youth activities - make and bring food and have conversations with people who are on the streets and see them as human rather than stereotypes

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Instead of committees... what about focus groups?

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Instead of committees... what about focus groups?

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Specific on a topic, not long term commitment, show up for what is relevant/ interesting to you. And provide childcare! And food! And transportation!

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accessible - welcomes mobility diversity

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Church going out into the community, not just people coming into our building

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Church going out into the community, not just people coming into our building

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Invite young people and people from different classes to be actively involved in shaping the service

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Invite young people and people from different classes to be actively involved in shaping the service

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Encourage connections and small groups around similar lived experience.

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Free tables, or pay what you can for rummage sales.

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Build a culture of generosity, based on the situation of the individual person

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Build a culture of generosity, based on the situation of the individual person

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We would speak clearly about what we mean without buzzowrds--what do we talk about shorthand and what ways do we fall into speaking?

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Time availability - how can we make things more accessible in terms of how much you can watch or read. Support people who can only read or watch one thing and let them know in advance. People may have many more jobs and less time available 

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Time availability - how can we make things more accessible in terms of how much you can watch or read. Support people who can only read or watch one thing and let them know in advance. People may have many more jobs and less time available 

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shared use / rental income pays building upkeep

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Dress in whatever way is most comfortable for you. Leadership needs to model this. It's ok to not dress up for church!

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Do we need expensive things like church buildings?

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Do we need expensive things like church buildings?

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What are the things that keep us in the place where we have to be worried about money all the time? How can we be congregations without expensive gathering places?

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Create mechanisms that centre and support gaining wisdom from people's lived experiences

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Including lived experiences of people who have or do live in poverty in reflections in worship services

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Including lived experiences of people who have or do live in poverty in reflections in worship services

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Rotate versus having a committee of folks who have time to come early and welcome

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Rotate versus having a committee of folks who have time to come early and welcome

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Perhaps give everyone an envelope at the beginning of the service so they can give (or not) confidentially.

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While giving to our congregations is an investment, not everyone can afford to invest.

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Give everyone $5 at the beginning of Church 

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Give everyone $5 at the beginning of Church 

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If they can afford to give it to the congregation during offering, great. If they need to keep it, great. The value is in their presence, and maybe our congregations can help them.

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Ask questions about who they are or what they love, rather than about what they do or where they work, or where they go to school.

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Try to coordinate ride shares or offer bus tickets for folks to get to church. This makes church more accessible in many ways.

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Invite more men into caregiver and housekeeping roles in congregational life.

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Articulate that the qualifications for serving on the board are...loving the congregation, and having lived experience to draw on (the KIND of lived experience is not important)

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Let go of formality.

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Leaders should seek out the advice/opinion/perspective of everyone in the congregation, paying particular attention to those who don't always have a voice.

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Offer plenty of “free” events, and don’t charge for children’s programs.

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Offer plenty of “free” events, and don’t charge for children’s programs.

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Use a “class” lens when designing an event or program so you can address barriers. – Get the leadership on board.  Make class diversity as important as other types of diversity.

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Use a “class” lens when designing an event or program so you can address barriers. – Get the leadership on board.  Make class diversity as important as other types of diversity.

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Don't value people who are "smart" over people who struggle to understand.  And don't assume that people who speak in a way that is not "grammatically correct" are not intelligent - often they are.  

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Don't value people who are "smart" over people who struggle to understand.  And don't assume that people who speak in a way that is not "grammatically correct" are not intelligent - often they are.  

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Nominating committee should make an effort to recruit new Board members who may be from different educational backgrounds and social classes.  Not just the “big contributors”.

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Nominating committee should make an effort to recruit new Board members who may be from different educational backgrounds and social classes.  Not just the “big contributors”.

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Everyone has something to contribute.  Everyone comes with "gifts", they just are not always financial.

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Everyone has something to contribute.  Everyone comes with "gifts", they just are not always financial.

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When asking for "donations" to cover costs for coffee, food or programs, we have a "suggested" donation, which is fine, but we can put the donations basket in a less "public" spot so you can make a donation without others seeing how much you put in the basket.

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When asking for "donations" to cover costs for coffee, food or programs, we have a "suggested" donation, which is fine, but we can put the donations basket in a less "public" spot so you can make a donation without others seeing how much you put in the basket.