Registration form for the second part of our training is: https://forms.gle/w7WNteZr2joDdxHf9. Registration is due by February 10th.
This training will be facilitated by Kimberly Harris of Distinctive Voice Consulting in Bellingham. Class size is limited to 20 people, so please keep this in mind. Those attending will be expected to take the information and lessons they’ve learned back to their congregations and/or groups.
How to be an Ally 2 (2 hours) Introductory level
The purpose of this workshop is to build upon concepts identified in Ally 1 by learning additional concepts and definitions and to continue work around learning about their privilege with the goal of giving participants further confidence to be advocates for equity and inclusion and dismantle oppression and unchecked privilege.
How to be an Ally 3 (2 hours) Intermediate level
Purpose: The purpose of this workshop is to expand upon the concepts learned in How to be an Ally 1 and 2, and continue learning on how to be allies for marginalized and oppressed groups of people.
Beyond Allyship: How Othering Destroys Democracy (2 hours) Intermediate level
Our society has reached a watershed moment with respect to polarization and the global awakening of U.S. systemic racism. U.C. Berkeley Political Science Professor Taeku Lee outlines a framework to identify sources of this polarization and division. The U.C. Berkeley Institute of Othering & Belonging also posits the widespread problem of othering as well as a framework to structural processes and how promoting belonging is the “most important good we distribute in society.” Learn ways to move beyond allyship to explore ways to create welcoming and inclusive environments in hopes to create greater unity and preserve our democracy. Explore how othering divides our communities and therefore our democracy and how creating a sense of unity and belonging are next steps for allies.
Classes will be held as follows. Each class builds upon the other, so please don't miss any of them.
Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and
Saturday, March 05, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Due to the current state of the Coronavirus 19 variants, it is mutually agreed upon that the workshops will be held online via the Zoom platform. There is no cost as it is covered under existing grants and donations.
How to be an Ally 2 (2 hours) Introductory level
The purpose of this workshop is to build upon concepts identified in Ally 1 by learning additional concepts and definitions and to continue work around learning about their privilege with the goal of giving participants further confidence to be advocates for equity and inclusion and dismantle oppression and unchecked privilege.
How to be an Ally 3 (2 hours) Intermediate level
Purpose: The purpose of this workshop is to expand upon the concepts learned in How to be an Ally 1 and 2, and continue learning on how to be allies for marginalized and oppressed groups of people.
Beyond Allyship: How Othering Destroys Democracy (2 hours) Intermediate level
Our society has reached a watershed moment with respect to polarization and the global awakening of U.S. systemic racism. U.C. Berkeley Political Science Professor Taeku Lee outlines a framework to identify sources of this polarization and division. The U.C. Berkeley Institute of Othering & Belonging also posits the widespread problem of othering as well as a framework to structural processes and how promoting belonging is the “most important good we distribute in society.” Learn ways to move beyond allyship to explore ways to create welcoming and inclusive environments in hopes to create greater unity and preserve our democracy. Explore how othering divides our communities and therefore our democracy and how creating a sense of unity and belonging are next steps for allies.
Classes will be held as follows. Each class builds upon the other, so please don't miss any of them.
Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and
Saturday, March 05, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Due to the current state of the Coronavirus 19 variants, it is mutually agreed upon that the workshops will be held online via the Zoom platform. There is no cost as it is covered under existing grants and donations.
