The Church of England has launched an initiative to encourage stronger communication and information sharing between Global Majority Heritage (GMH) / UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) clergy, ordinands, lay ministers and church leaders. The initiative, the GMH/UKME communications network, continues the trend of emerging diversity networks in institutions, which has increased significantly in recent years.
Diversity networks, sometimes referred to as ‘resource groups’ or ‘affinity networks’, are established to inform, support and advance personnel with similar social identities. In many organisations, diversity networks form part of a wider management and change agenda, and an effective practice to help promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
The growth of these groups is based on an increasing appreciation that the availability of and participation in networks forms an important part of professional development and organisational change strategies. The report of the Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce, From Lament To Action (FLTA), notes that information sharing along with data collection and monitoring are crucial to help us understand what needs to change.
Find out more, and register with the GMH/UKME communications network, via the Church of England website.