Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Support

The Learning Network facilitate events that support the Justice, Dignity and Solidarity strategy.

Unconscious Bias Training

Unconscious bias refers to a bias of which we are unaware, and which happens outside of our control. It happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgements and assessments of people and situations, influenced by our background, cultural environment and personal experiences. These influences have the power to undermine and derail our desire to act justly and fairly towards others, including in our recruitment, promotion and openness to new ideas.

This training session is suitable for those engaged in the stationing invitation process, as well as all members and leaders of the Methodist Church.

This single online 90-minute session includes some preparatory material and follow-up afterwards.

To find out more and book a place on an upcoming course see: Unconscious Bias Training Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Training in unconscious bias can also be delivered locally using the resources that are made available here.

We also offer a more in depth course through our online learning platform MCBX. The course can be accessed here.

A welsh language version of the course can be accessed here.

Equipping for Equality

Equipping for Equality sessions offer the opportunity to:

• Learn from one another's experiences
• Improve our cultural literacy and consider how to better be intercultural churches
• Develop our understanding of Equality Impact Assessments
• Discuss the implementation of the Inclusive Language Guide
• Enhance our skills in communications, social media and facilitating online gatherings
• Resource people for the continual personal learning aspect of the mandatory EDI training

For details and to book, please here

If you have any questions, or suggestions for future topics or format of ‘Equipping for Equality’ events, please email Stuart Watkin.