Events
Fostering an Inclusive Work Culture
Fostering an Inclusive Work Culture is a practical, heart-centered training designed to help teams move beyond surface-level DEI into the daily habits that create real belonging, trust, and psychological safety.
This session explores how power, identity, and workplace culture quietly shape who feels safe to speak, who gets supported, and who is expected to carry more emotional and relational labor. Participants learn how exclusion isn’t usually about intent—it’s about systems, norms, and unexamined patterns that get baked into how teams communicate, make decisions, give feedback, and handle conflict.
Using a blend of research, lived experience, and interactive reflection, this training equips people to:
recognize how bias, hierarchy, and burnout show up in everyday workplace interactions
build skills for inclusive communication, feedback, and collaboration
intervene when harm, microaggressions, or disengagement occur—without creating more damage
create team norms that support dignity, accountability, and shared care
Rather than asking people to be “perfect,” this training focuses on helping teams become braver, more self-aware, and more relationally skilled—so that difference becomes a strength instead of a source of tension.
At its core, Fostering an Inclusive Work Culture is about creating workplaces where people don’t just survive… they feel seen, valued, and able to bring their full humanity to the work.
Ember Gathering
A three-day, justice-centered, LGBTQ+-affirming gathering for seekers, dreamers, and builders to heal from religious harm, rebuild life-giving faith, and find your people.
Why Ember is different
•Community-shaped programming — ticket holders vote on workshops, worship elements, snacks, and Saturday excursions.
•Trauma-informed worship & space — your questions are welcome, your doubts are sacred, and your journey matters.
•Radical belonging — LGBTQ+ affirming, anti-racist, ADA-accessible venues; gender-inclusive restrooms and pronoun inclusion.
Religious Deconstruction 101 Workshop
Sign up for the workshop here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVp3O_dYPLCBsn_2cJ3_O2kBR96XPFuoZqkqkBJivLwvcp7w/viewform
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Welcome to our Religious Deconstruction 101 workshop – a safe, open space designed to support you in your spiritual journey. Whether you’re questioning, rethinking, or transforming your beliefs, this workshop is here to guide you through the process of faith deconstruction with compassion, critical thinking, and community support.
What to Expect:
Explore Your Personal Experience of God: This workshop provides space for you to reflect on and share your unique spiritual experiences, whether they involve moments of doubt, deep connection, or change. We’ll help you make sense of these experiences in a way that respects your journey and empowers you to move forward.
Deconstruct Harmful Theology: Many of us carry theological beliefs that have caused pain or harm. Together, we’ll examine the origins of these beliefs and understand their impact, helping you untangle oppressive or limiting theologies. The aim is to create space for healing, freedom, and a more authentic expression of spirituality.
Integrate Liberation Theology: You’ll also engage with liberation theology, a faith perspective that focuses on justice, freedom, and the liberation of the oppressed. In this part of the workshop, we’ll explore how you can transform your spiritual beliefs to align with values of social justice, inclusivity, and collective empowerment.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll be guided by exercises, group discussions, and reflective practices designed to support you in dismantling harmful beliefs and rebuilding a faith that is affirming, liberating, and deeply aligned with your values. You’ll also connect with others on a similar journey, creating a supportive community as you navigate these changes together.
Canvas for Change Black Religion Conference - Panel Moderator
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Flourish Black Employee Retreat - Keynote Talk
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Race, Religion and Public Policy - Lecture, UC Berkeley
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