Quakerism 101 Jan 19 – Safe and Welcoming Space

White sign on block of wood that reads Welcome Friends

This month’s topic: What Does It Mean to Create a Safe Space? How do Quaker principles help create a safe and welcoming space?

This month’s Quakerism 101 is presented by our Harrassment Response and Safeguarding Committee.

Quakerism 101 is a hybrid series hosted by our Meeting for anyone to learn more about Quakers. We welcome anyone regardless of experience with Quakerism or relationship with any branch of Quakerism. All are welcome. 

For those meeting in person, snacks are provided


No RSVP or registration is required. Bring a way to jot notes if you’d like.

Please email Angie at outreachinreach@gmail.com for more info or to discuss accessibility needs. Our event utlitzes Zoom’s automated captioning service.

Join Zoom Meeting ZOOM LINK  Meeting ID: 827 4295 7987 Passcode: qu4k3rism

Quakerism 101 is:

A hybrid (those at the Meetinghouse utilize a camera and microphone to interact with those online) or on-line class that meets from September to May (skipping Dec) covering topics that are of interest to a person with any level of Quaker knowledge and experience and with any relationship with any branch of Quakerism. When hybrid, the Outreach/Inreach Committee hosts a snack table with vegetarian options (vegan available upon request) then moves into a discussion with an activity. 

Quakerism 101 is every 3rd Thursday of Sept-May (skipping Dec).

These classes differ from Seeking Quakers by being an open discussion with an activity. It is less “specific question” and worship sharing based. RSVP or registration are not required.

Thursday, January 19, 2023 – 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Resources:

Implicit Bias Test

Toolkit for action Owning power and privilege from Britain Yearly Meeting

Circle of Trust Approach from Parker Palmer

Circle of Trust Touchstones

Ministry on Racism from FGC

Articles

Article: Apologizing Sincerely and Effectively

Article: What to Say When Someone Says Something Racist

Article: Why Microaggressions Are a (Very) Big Deal

Videos

Videos of Transgender Quaker stories: Chloe, Ted, Anthony

Video: Advice for White Men

Video: QuakerSpeak videos, Quakers of Color playlist

Organizations

Black Queer & Intersectional Collective (BQIC) Columbus

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

Disability Rights, Ohio

Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns (FLGBTQC)

Columbus Orgs Serving Immigrants

Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Central Ohio Chapter