Continue to Support and Expand Upon Implicit Bias Training
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Resolved, That the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, June 10-13, 2019, expresses its thanks and appreciation to Dr. Ursuline Bankhead for her presentation on Implicit Bias, leading the Executive Council into a deeper appreciation of this aspect of our common life as the Beloved Community; and be it further
Resolved, That it is the desire of the Executive Council to continue this important work with Dr. Bankhead at subsequent meetings, with sufficient time devoted to presentations and training for meaningful conversations between members of the Executive Council that might result in transformations in the shared life of the Executive Council; and be it further
Resolved, That Executive Council members commit to reading and reflecting in advance of the meeting prepare hearts and minds more fully to appreciate the experience and context of the meeting in Montgomery, Alabama; and be it further
Resolved, That Implicit Bias training and presentations be a part of the work of the next triennium, beginning with the October, 2021, meeting of the Executive Council, with the result that the new class of Executive Council members will be enabled to share the fruits of this important work together.