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Scenario

When religious communities struggle with the pace of inclusive change

Our church is going through a process to become more inclusive after years of being predominantly white, but the pace feels glacial to those of us who are newer members from different backgrounds. Some longtime members are pushing back on changes and we're caught between advocating for ourselves and not wanting to cause division.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Different timelines and comfort levels around institutional change create tension between maintaining unity and addressing exclusion.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The minority experience in majority spaces?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.