Reflect on inclusion in a faith community
A conversation about welcome is more useful when it considers everyday practice. Use this reflection sheet when reading faith-community stories, interviews or event updates about inclusion.
Checklist
Note whose experience is being described and which setting the account concerns. Distinguish a speaker's story from a statement of policy or a commitment made by an organisation.
Write practical questions about participation, language, access and how concerns are heard. Ask what happens when someone disagrees, and whether the answer is documented or depends on an informal arrangement.
Choose one small action for your own setting, such as reviewing an invitation or listening to feedback. Record what you learned and who should be involved in the next discussion.
Questions and answers
How can I avoid speaking for other people?
Describe your own observations and invite people to explain their own experiences if they wish. Do not require a person to represent an entire group. When sharing a story, check permission and context rather than assuming public discussion permits every kind of reuse.