If you were to design your congregational culture from scratch, how would you do things so there were no class barriers ? by Erin Horvath- CUC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s If you see your answer already listed, click on the heart to "like" it. Add more detail by clicking "add comment". en-us 2022-03-29 19:36:48 UTC 2022-04-10 00:11:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33a.png - Pay attention to people's interests https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133598405 2022-04-07 00:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133598405 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133598570 Worship in a place that is central AND accessible to public transit ]]> 2022-04-07 00:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133598570 We would assume that everyone on the planet is already a UU https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133600179 2022-04-07 00:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133600179 The Worldview Assumptions??? https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133600563 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...]]> 2022-04-07 00:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133600563 representation kemoore24 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133600722 having the plurality of our congregation represented in positions that make decisions--leaders. From different class, race, gender, sexuality, etc. in leadership positions]]> 2022-04-07 00:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133600722 Make sure we don't refer to large contributors as more influential than those who contribute less https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601181 2022-04-07 00:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601181 Removal of financial contribution as a component of membership https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601512 Recognizing that not all folks in our congregations are able to contribute financially - how does this reflect our commitment to democratic process?]]> 2022-04-07 00:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601512 Awareness that access to internet and technology is not universal casey124 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601594 Provide multiple options for communication beyond email, that are all valued]]> 2022-04-07 00:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601594 Ensure that only one or two people know how much people are contributing https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601638 2022-04-07 00:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601638 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601741 financially have a more equitable baseline - that doesn't create an enormous financial/class division 

]]> 2022-04-07 00:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601741 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601885 Uplift and celebrate all kinds of contributions, not just financial ]]> 2022-04-07 00:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601885 We would not have a financial contribution as a requirement to be a voting member https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601895 2022-04-07 00:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133601895 develop and support kemoore24 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602044 develop and support leaders from all backgrounds. Provide childcare, find out when people are available and schedule around that]]> 2022-04-07 00:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602044 Fund raising https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602709 How do we conduct things like service auctions that doesn't disadvantage people who have little money to spend/share?]]> 2022-04-07 00:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602709 Never make people inactive members just because they aren't able to contribute financially https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602820 2022-04-07 00:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602820 Critical enquiry https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602946 Can all classes engage in critical enquiry and theological discourse? If not, should this be so central.]]> 2022-04-07 00:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133602946 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133603192 potlucks without all the sign-ups, so its easier to participate

]]> 2022-04-07 00:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133603192 We would value time and talent equally as money https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133603197 2022-04-07 00:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133603197 We would encourage generosity, which is determined by each person's situation and resources https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133603720 2022-04-07 00:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133603720 Use our strengths. https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604388 2022-04-07 00:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604388 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604492 more flexibility in sources, and use less christian influence ]]> 2022-04-07 00:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604492 We would encourage generosity in giving time and talent, taking each person's situation into consideration https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604732 2022-04-07 00:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604732 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604820 auctions using UU $ so all can participate - rather than the $ divide - and at the end they contribute what they can afford]]> 2022-04-07 00:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133604820 Using Simpler Language https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605302 We would use language that is understandable by all education levels, disabilities, ethnic backgrounds, etc

]]> 2022-04-07 00:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605302 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605315 Prevent donor bullying]]> 2022-04-07 00:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605315 Donations are offered rather than solicited casey124 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605368 And/or: ability to opt-out of being called during annual fundraising drive 
CONSENT! ]]> 2022-04-07 00:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605368 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605487 encourage wearing comfortable clothing!! not required to dress fancy  ]]> 2022-04-07 00:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605487 'Being' vs 'Doing" https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605587 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.]]> 2022-04-07 00:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605587 Recognizing not everyone can give https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605736 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)]]> 2022-04-07 00:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605736 With time or financial contributions - there are some who need more support than they can offer and churches are also a place for them https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605897 2022-04-07 00:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605897 hospitality https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605904 More emphasis on caring and hospitality.]]> 2022-04-07 00:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133605904 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133606577 dressing down rather than dressing up]]> 2022-04-07 00:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133606577 Participation in governance https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133606593 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?]]> 2022-04-07 00:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133606593 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133607125 alternatives to owning buildings - rent and focus on hybrid]]> 2022-04-07 00:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133607125 Don't ask people about their occupation or employment status https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133607581 2022-04-07 00:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133607581 Ensure that there is a way for people to participate if they don't have the financial means to pay or bring food https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133610105 2022-04-07 00:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133610105 Let each person decide what they want to discuss about themselves in beloved community https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133610653 2022-04-07 00:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133610653 Perhaps provide support for transportation for those who cannot afford transportation or need more accessible transportation https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611149 2022-04-07 00:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611149 Ask open questions about people to get to know them https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611180 2022-04-07 00:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611180 more experiential services https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611257 Less focussed on words, and intellectual ideas.]]> 2022-04-07 00:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611257 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611343 Not condemn truckers and working-class protest in a CUC letter about Ukraine]]> 2022-04-07 00:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611343 Be conscious of language around offertory and fundraising. https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611378 It's about what you don't say: no pressure to give more, or percentages, and work not to be patronizing.]]> 2022-04-07 00:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611378 Everyone is both a student and a teacher https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611431 2022-04-07 00:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611431 Services that focus on the heart and the soul rather than the mind - less intellectual sermons https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611770 2022-04-07 00:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611770 how we talk about ourselves https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611865 Less value on doctors and lawyers amongst us.]]> 2022-04-07 00:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133611865 Make people feel comfortable no matter how they are dressed https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133612324 2022-04-07 00:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133612324 Music that speaks to everyone and their background - not just the types of hymns some grew up in Christian services https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133613015 2022-04-07 00:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133613015 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133613379 share the big volunteer roles between multiple people - so more people can participate ]]> 2022-04-07 00:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133613379 "Your Presence is a gift" https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133613890 To be paired with any asks for money]]> 2022-04-07 00:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133613890 Communicate with an awareness of privilege and class advantage/disadvantage https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133614377 2022-04-07 00:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133614377 time and prescence kemoore24 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133614741 time and prescence valued equally--noted within pledge status of a member

]]> 2022-04-07 00:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133614741 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133614976 focus on participation - not $ raised]]> 2022-04-07 00:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133614976 location of building https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133615095 should be in poorer neighbourhoods or with good transit]]> 2022-04-07 00:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133615095 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133615784 ensure that cost is never a barrier to participate for youth and children]]> 2022-04-07 00:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133615784 who we invite kemoore24 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133615801 Who we invite to speak--e.g. a person who is unhoused versus a social worker who works with the unhoused.]]> 2022-04-07 00:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133615801 recognition of other kinds of giving https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616017 no requirement to pledge in order to be a member.]]> 2022-04-07 00:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616017 Be welcoming to those who are coming in who are not housed or seeking financial support or food https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616117 2022-04-07 00:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616117 Financial sustainability coming from somewhere other than its membership casey124 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616277 Where? Who knows?! We're dreaming! ]]> 2022-04-07 00:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616277 Zoom/online services increase accessibility https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616370 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]]> 2022-04-07 00:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133616370 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617205 sliding scales where everyone registers in the same system, doesn't have to ask for concessions]]> 2022-04-07 00:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617205 Community opportunities for folks who work outside a M-F 9-5 situation. https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617368 What support is provided for connection outside the Sunday morning service?]]> 2022-04-07 00:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617368 High awareness of the impact of the congregational building on classism https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617384 2022-04-07 00:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617384 Minister welcome people at the door and accept whoever is walking through the door - modeling leadership of warmly welcoming actively https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617510 2022-04-07 00:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617510 fundraising https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617789 Auction items often out of reach of many of the congregants. ]]> 2022-04-07 00:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133617789 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133618185 It doesn't matter what your background or foreground or present situation, everyone needs to be welcome]]> 2022-04-07 00:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133618185 Involvement in Out From the Cold initiatives for folks who are unhoused https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133618325 2022-04-07 00:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133618325 Youth activities - make and bring food and have conversations with people who are on the streets and see them as human rather than stereotypes https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619237 2022-04-07 00:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619237 Instead of committees... what about focus groups? casey124 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619443 Specific on a topic, not long term commitment, show up for what is relevant/ interesting to you. And provide childcare! And food! And transportation! ]]> 2022-04-07 00:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619443 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619669 accessible - welcomes mobility diversity

]]> 2022-04-07 00:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619669 Church going out into the community, not just people coming into our building https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619687 2022-04-07 00:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133619687 Invite young people and people from different classes to be actively involved in shaping the service https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133620409 2022-04-07 00:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133620409 lived experience kemoore24 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133620682 Encourage connections and small groups around similar lived experience.]]> 2022-04-07 00:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133620682 clothing swaps https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133620857 Free tables, or pay what you can for rummage sales.

]]> 2022-04-07 00:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133620857 Build a culture of generosity, based on the situation of the individual person https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622333 2022-04-07 00:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622333 avoid buzzwords kemoore24 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622585 We would speak clearly about what we mean without buzzowrds--what do we talk about shorthand and what ways do we fall into speaking?]]> 2022-04-07 00:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622585 courses are pay what you can. https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622655 2022-04-07 00:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622655 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 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622659 2022-04-07 00:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622659 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622773 shared use / rental income pays building upkeep]]> 2022-04-07 00:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133622773 Culture of "come as you are" casey124 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133624190 Dress in whatever way is most comfortable for you. Leadership needs to model this. It's ok to not dress up for church! ]]> 2022-04-07 00:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133624190 Do we need expensive things like church buildings? https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133624791 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?]]> 2022-04-07 00:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133624791 Value Lived Experience https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133624907 Create mechanisms that centre and support gaining wisdom from people's lived experiences]]> 2022-04-07 00:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133624907 Including lived experiences of people who have or do live in poverty in reflections in worship services https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133625848 2022-04-07 00:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133625848 Rotate versus having a committee of folks who have time to come early and welcome https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133626247 2022-04-07 00:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133626247 Reconsider the offering in service micaelacorcoran https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133627067 Perhaps give everyone an envelope at the beginning of the service so they can give (or not) confidentially. ]]> 2022-04-07 00:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133627067 Consider giving an investment micaelacorcoran https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133627993 While giving to our congregations is an investment, not everyone can afford to invest. ]]> 2022-04-07 00:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133627993 Give everyone $5 at the beginning of Church https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133633021 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.]]> 2022-04-07 00:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133633021 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133633032 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. ]]> 2022-04-07 00:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133633032 Bus Tickets https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133634014 Try to coordinate ride shares or offer bus tickets for folks to get to church. This makes church more accessible in many ways. ]]> 2022-04-07 00:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133634014 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133635574 Invite more men into caregiver and housekeeping roles in congregational life.]]> 2022-04-07 00:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133635574 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133636210 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) 

]]> 2022-04-07 00:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133636210 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133637302 Let go of formality. ]]> 2022-04-07 00:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133637302 https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133642127 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. ]]> 2022-04-07 00:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133642127 Offer plenty of “free” events, and don’t charge for children’s programs. robynnewtonmail https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133657253 2022-04-07 00:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133657253 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. robynnewtonmail https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133658289 2022-04-07 00:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133658289 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. robynnewtonmail https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133662752 2022-04-07 00:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133662752 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”. robynnewtonmail https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133664670 2022-04-07 00:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133664670 Everyone has something to contribute. Everyone comes with "gifts", they just are not always financial. robynnewtonmail https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133668925 2022-04-07 01:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133668925 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. robynnewtonmail https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133674643 2022-04-07 01:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/erin325/2hqhyxski679fa0s/wish/2133674643