How is St Clement's doing when it comes to dismantling racism in our parish?

Which of the following best describes St Clement's at this moment in time? *

An Excluding Church: enforces the racist status quo of dominance and exclusion of people of colour through its official program, practice, policy, procedures, constituency, structures and mission. Intends to exclude people of colour and succeeds in intent.

Church of the Status Quo: the "we don't have a problem" church. Tolerant of a limited number of "those people" so long as they are "articulate" or "just like us," but the power of white privilege is maintained throughout the institution. Attitudes of racial superiority remain unchallenged.

An Open Church: committed to inclusion of people of colour and affirms institutional pronouncements, but is unaware of habits of privilege. No contextual change in culture, policies or decision-making. Noticeable attrition rates of people of colour. Anti-racism language is present, but not owned.

An Awakening Church: claims an anti-racist identity. Works to eliminate discriminatory practices and inherent advantage. Anti-racism training owned and practiced throughout the institution, but decision-makers still reflect norms and practices of the dominant group and are not culturally representative.

A Redefining Church: understands the benefits of broader racial and cultural perspective in its ministry and mission. Audits all aspects of church life to represent anti-racist commitments. Develops new policies and models for inclusive decision-making, mission, and ministry.

A Transformed Church: diversity is an asset. Church reflects contributions and interest of many racial, cultural and economic groups in determining its mission, ministry, policies and practices. A sense of community and mutual caring that is seen and felt. Commitment to confront and dismantle racism within the church and the broader community.

Which of the following is the most realistic goal for St Clement's to set at this time? *

An Excluding Church: enforces the racist status quo of dominance and exclusion of people of colour through its official program, practice, policy, procedures, constituency, structures and mission. Intends to exclude people of colour and succeeds in intent.

Church of the Status Quo: the "we don't have a problem" church. Tolerant of a limited number of "those people" so long as they are "articulate" or "just like us," but the power of white privilege is maintained throughout the institution. Attitudes of racial superiority remain unchallenged.

An Open Church: committed to inclusion of people of colour and affirms institutional pronouncements, but is unaware of habits of privilege. No contextual change in culture, policies or decision-making. Noticeable attrition rates of people of colour. Anti-racism language is present, but not owned.

An Awakening Church: claims an anti-racist identity. Works to eliminate discriminatory practices and inherent advantage. Anti-racism training owned and practiced throughout the institution, but decision-makers still reflect norms and practices of the dominant group and are not culturally representative.

A Redefining Church: understands the benefits of broader racial and cultural perspective in its ministry and mission. Audits all aspects of church life to represent anti-racist commitments. Develops new policies and models for inclusive decision-making, mission, and ministry.

A Transformed Church: diversity is an asset. Church reflects contributions and interest of many racial, cultural and economic groups in determining its mission, ministry, policies and practices. A sense of community and mutual caring that is seen and felt. Commitment to confront and dismantle racism within the church and the broader community.

I have experienced racism, small or large, at St Clement's *

Yes

No

Unsure

Prefer not to say

What happened? (Optional)

I have witnessed racism, small or large, at St Clement's *

Yes

No

Unsure

Prefer not to say

What happened? (Optional)

I would like to learn more about dismantling racism in our parish by attending . . . (check all that apply) *

A movie night

A book study

A workshop

A self-guided study/recommended reading list

Prefer not to answer

Other:

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One of the ideas the Parish Council is exploring is having a Trustee (lay person in leadership) appointed to a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion portfolio at St Clement's. What are one or two recommendations you would have for the Parish Council in selecting this person?

How would you describe your ethnicity, race, and/or heritage? (Optional)

What else would you like the Parish Council to know when it comes to dismantling racism at St Clement's?