Justice - Dignity - Solidarity
Becoming Better Together: Background
The Methodist Church is committed to Justice, Dignity and Solidarity (JDS), their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work. This commitment is based on the belief that all people are uniquely made in the image of God and should be treated with equal value and respect.
The 2021 Methodist Conference adopted the Strategy for Justice, Dignity and Solidarity to become a more inclusive church and address ongoing discrimination based on race, sexuality, gender, and disability.
Key Initiatives:
Becoming Better Together Project
Initiated in 2024, the South West Peninsula District project involves individuals, churches, circuits, and the district in a focused effort to become an inclusive church.
Positive Working Together
This initiative establishes shared commitments for respectful behaviour and interactions within church communities, emphasizing the treatment of every person with dignity and respect.
EDI Toolkit
The Church provides an extensive EDI Toolkit with modules covering specific equality themes like age, disability, ethnicity, and sexual orientation to help churches reflect and make changes.
Resources
Methodist Church Website
You can find more information on the Methodist Church’s website, including support, resources, and training on the Inclusive Methodist Church hub.
Justice, Dignity & Solidarity
The Justice, Dignity and Solidarity Strategy user guide offers detailed information, questions for reflection, action opportunities, prayers, scripture, and Bible studies. You can read the guide in a plain text format online or order free copies (plus P&P) from Methodist Publishing.
District Resources
Online Church Services
Contact Us
t: 07514640065
District Office Address:
18 Vewell Road
EX4 4LE
Exeter, Devon
District Resources
District Information
Online Church Services
Contact Us
t: 07514640065
District Office Address:
18 Vewell Road
EX4 4LE
Exeter, Devon