Resources for Further Learning
Connexional EDI Learning Resources
Click here for the Connexional EDI Learning Resouces Page.
Below is the link to the webpages for the Justice, Dignity and Solidarity Strategy which include the resources that have been made available for people across the Connexion.
We are grateful to those who have given their time to contribute to these resources.
The Inclusive Methodist Church
The resources include links to information about some of the Solidarity Circles, making buildings and communications accessible and much more.
Connexional Learning Network events
Click here for the Learning Network "Equipping for Equality" events page.
Inclusive Language Guide
Click here for the Connexional webpage on Inclusive Language.
The following links might be helpful:-
A YouTube video by the Revd Jonny Bell introducing the Inclusive Language Guide.
An Introduction to the Inclusive Language Guide (Word file)
Inclusive Language Guide (an mp3 audio file)
Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire Affirmations Scheme
Click here for details about the "Affirmations Scheme" of our neighbouring district.
Below is a link to a very interesting and challenging webinar!
Dismantling Whiteness Conference - Hosted by the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture on the 17 April 2021.
This conference was a historic first, in being the first occasion that Whiteness as a phenomenon was explored theologically in the UK. The video shows the two keynote lectures and the following panel conversation.
Jarel Robinson Brown's lecture, entitled "Religion, Race and Sexuality", is available through this link:
There is material on the Connexional website to celebrate Black History Month, an important month of the year.
Below is also a link to the anti-bullying webinars:
Bullying Webinars (methodist.org.uk)
The 3rd one was particularly about EDI issues and bullying.