discrimination
I feel called to stand for General Synod and show some courage in speaking up clearly for those who face discrimination and marginalisation for whatever reasons.
Women are expected to ‘flourish’ in this context, but a culture that legitimises discrimination on grounds of sex cannot help being undermining.
Neither I nor WATCH could fight other battles against discrimination at the same time.
I soon came to see, however, that it is impossible to call out one form of discrimination and disregard others.
I am, therefore, a passionate supporter of Inclusive Church and other organisations that seek to combat discrimination on other grounds.
I believe that we all should be able to be fully our God-given selves and I go out of my way to encourage and support those held back through disadvantage or discrimination.
I am a huge supporter of the ‘Inclusive Church Network’ and am committed to their challenge of discrimination on the grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neuro diversity or sexuality.
This meant both direct and indirect persecution and discrimination from my superiors and peers alike.
I hear many instances of women clergy facing discrimination and being on the receiving end of poor behaviour.
For this reason, I will continue to advocate for greater inclusion and recognition for LGBTI+ people, and particularly LGBTI+ clergy, as the next phase of work begins to enable stand alone blessings for gay couples and to stop discrimination against clergy entering same sex marriages.
Social Justice: That those whom society has all but forgotten about or rejected, are remembered and looked after by the church, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds for whom experiences of discrimination and neglect are commonplace.
I would love to see the Church of England become a place of greater inclusion and equal opportunities, challenging discrimination wherever it exists and assuring everyone of the unconditional love of God.
In particular, I believe there should be no discrimination based on disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality.
I am fully committed to building an inclusive Church that actively dismantles all forms of discrimination.
discrimination to persist.
The persecuted Church: I want the Church of England to remember, pray for and stand with Christians and churches globally facing pressure, violence or discrimination because of their faith.
I believe that discrimination and abuse directed against those who are UKME/GMH, LGBTQIA+, disabled and all other marginalized groups is a safeguarding issue in its own right.
I fully support the recognition of loving, faithful same-sex relationships, but our inclusion must go further, to celebrate and affirm every individual — lay or clergy — without discrimination, so I fully support the aims of ‘Inclusive Church’ and ‘Together in the Church of England’.
Luke 5:32), and as there is ‘neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for [we] are all one in Christ Jesus’ (Galatians 3:28), it is important that we abide by these teachings; we must stand against discrimination, and call all to the loving embrace of Jesus Christ without exception - ensuring that our churches can be a safe space for all who need them, and welcoming people of all backgrounds to partake of the love of God.
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A church that is genuinely warm, loving and kind which publicly celebrates, affirms and welcomes all people without discrimination, where the overlooked, excluded and unseen are embraced.
I am committed to racial justice, intersectional equity and inclusion, and I resist the discrimination against people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, sexuality, and age.
I support any action at General Synod to tackle racism, sexism, homophobia and all discrimination and would call for repentance and honesty about our past failures and real culture change, especially regarding our failure to prevent abuse and our failure to support and believe survivors.
I came to General Synod with a particular concern about racial justice and inclusion, informed both by my personal experience of discrimination within my own profession and professional experience as a barrister specialising predominantly in discrimination law.
Challenging discrimination and inequality, making space for every person to belong, participate and lead.
I seek a church where the God-given potential of all is fully embraced and celebrated - calling for an end to all discrimination against anyone.
My legal work, social-housing experience and environmental commitments have convinced me that the Church must speak and act credibly on poverty, insecure housing, discrimination and the climate and ecological crisis.
Racial justice and discrimination — I am committed to anti-racism.
We are all served by clear process, transparency and accountability. LGBTQ+ people have been faithful despite the pain of discrimination.
I long for the Church to be a place where everyone is welcomed and valued as they are and can fully belong without fear of exclusion or discrimination.
The church needs to positively respond to social injustice and discrimination experienced by marginalised groups
I support the principles of the following organisations and undertake to promote their aims: Inclusive Church and Together for the Church of England – both promote affirmation without discrimination, regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, socio-economic status, mental health, neurotype or sexuality, we are all God’s people.
As I have loved you…By this everyone will know that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34-35). ● This means being willing to recognise and respond to prejudice and discrimination, while also creating spaces where people with different lived experiences and perspectives can listen to one another. ● Therefore, greater investment in training, education and prejudice reduction is needed to help clergy and all in positions of leadership to recognise discrimination, respond constructively to conflict and serve increasingly polarised communities.
🌍 Put the climate crisis at the heart of our response ⚖️ Work for true gender equality across the Church ✊ Challenge racial injustice and discrimination 🏳️🌈 Stand firmly for a fully inclusive Church 🧠 Raise awareness of neurodiversity in all God‘s glorious variety
Having experienced some discrimination as a British-born Chinese woman, I am only starting to realise how much other GMH/UKME people suffer.