This section contains links to lots of resources for further individual learning about a wide range of topics. All of them have been recommended to the Methodist Church by people with experience in the relevant field. Not all of these external resources will always share a Methodist ethos or theology. However, that does not mean we cannot learn more about equality, diversity and inclusion issues from reading these resources, and then apply that learning within church life, to better ensure justice, dignity and solidarity within our fellowship.
This video from the Learning Network gives guidance on Critical Thinking and how we can help ourselves to learn, even when we are considering resources that contain things that make us uncomfortable, or with which we disagree theologically: https://youtu.be/pBYp8Ke8YmU
If you find anything in these resources that you consider inappropriate, please reflect on what learning you can take from the resource and why other Methodists might have recommended it. Please also contact Equality&diversity@methodistchurch.org.uk to report the resource so it can be reviewed and removed from this list if necessary.
Terminology
Is it time to ditch the term BAME?: Is it time to ditch the term BAME? | The Independent | The Independent Newspaper article on the term ‘BAME’
Race & Identity – Don’t call me ‘BAME’:Race and identity: 'Don't call me BAME' - BBC News Video on the use of the term ‘BAME’
Racial Equity Tools Glossary: Glossary | Racial Equity Tools Glossary of language used to discuss race and anti-racism
Should ‘BAME’ be ditched?: Should BAME be ditched as a term for black, Asian and minority ethnic people? - BBC News Article on the term ‘BAME’
Use of the term BAME: Labour's David Lammy backs calls to replace 'jargon phrase' BAME | UK News | Sky News Interview with David Lammy MP on the use of the term ‘BAME’
What is Critical Race Theory?: What is Critical Race Theory (CRT)? | Definitions, Examples & Meaning (perlego.com)A study guide with a definition of and introduction to Critical Race Theory.
Methodist and other Church Resources
Addressing White Privilege: Addressing White Privilege - YouTube Addressing White Privilege conference from Parkway Methodist Church, Bristol
Africans in the Bible and in the Early Church: We were there!
A liturgy to recognise the significant role of Africans in the Bible and in shaping Christian theology, by Revd Olufemi Rose Cole-Njie
Anti-Racist Resources: New Anti-Racism Resources for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (mailchi.mp) Anti-Racism resources from the United Church of Canada
Asian Theologians: Asian Theologians in the UK (asiantheologiansuk.blogspot.com) A group in the Methodist Church in the UK doing theology from Asian roots
Becoming an Anti-Racist Church: The United Church of Canada - YouTube YouTube Channel from the United Church of Canada with a series of videos on becoming an anti-racist church
Becoming anti-racist: EDI 3 Becoming Anti Racist - YouTube Webinar exploring racial justice and challenging discrimination
Belonging Together: Embedding the Legacy
Belonging Together: Report to Methodist Council
Centre for Black Theology: Centre for Black Theology | The Queen's Foundation Birmingham (queens.ac.uk) A centre of excellence in theological education for leaders and members of Black Majority Churches
Dear White Church: Dear, White Church... (The British POC Experience) - YouTube Video on the experience of People of Colour in the UK church
Dismantling Whiteness: Dismantling Whiteness Conference - Hosted by the OCRC on the 17th April 2021. Historic first event. - YouTube Conference theologically exploring Whiteness as a phenomenon
Giants: Giants Mar 2017 (vimeo.com) Video on the calling of the giants who have gone before us
In our own skin, In our own words: Chine McDonald & Azariah France Williams – In Our Own Skin, In Our Own Words - (nomadpodcast.co.uk) Conversation between writers Chine McDonald and Azariah France Wiliams
Is it racist to portray Jesus as white?: Is It Racist to Portray Jesus as White? | Good Morning Britain - YouTube Discussion on Good Morning Britain
Is the UK church racist?: Is the UK Church racist? Chine McDonald, Gavin Calver & Joe Aldred - YouTube Discussion on the UK church with Chine McDonald, Gavin Calver and Joe Aldred
Leadership on a Journey: Leadership on a Journey: A conversation - YouTube Documentary on leaders from the Black British, Asian and the global diaspora in Britain within the Methodist Church
Leadership on a Journey exhibition: The Leaders - The Museum of Methodism & John Wesley's House (wesleysheritage.org.uk) Online exhibition of leaders from the Black British, Asian and the global diaspora in Britain within the Methodist Church
Racial Justice – A Task for All Article on Racial Justice by Inderjit Bhogal
Racial Justice hymns:
14 racial justice songs written by John Campbell
Racial Justice Sunday:
Resources for Racial Justice Sunday from 2022
Racism in Various Forms: Watch | Facebook Video from HeartEdge discussing racism with Dr Jonathan Tran
Shepherds: Fourth Sunday of Advent - Shepherds - All People on Vimeo Video for the fourth Sunday in Advent: Shepherds – All People
Small Group Ethnicity Study Guide: Ethnicity Resources for small groups to study Ethnicity, from the Inclusive Church
Start the Week: Start the Week - Personal faith and the Church - BBC Sounds Radio show on Personal faith and the church, with Chine McDonald, Giles Fraser and Jeet Thayil
Talking about race with young people: Talking about Race with Young People — Yale Youth Ministry Institute Workshop on talking about ethnicity with young people in a church context.
Anti-Racism Resources
A class divided: A Class Divided | FRONTLINE (pbs.org) Documentary on the work of educator Jane Elliott
Artswork ant-racism resources: Anti-racism-resources-2021.pdf (artswork.org.uk) A collection of anti-racism resources and links
Anti-Racist Religious Education: Anti-racist RE resources (natre.org.uk) Anti-racist materials designed for teachers of Religious Education
Anti-Racism Resources – Survivors’ Network: Anti-Racism Resources - Survivors Network Anti-racism resources from an organisation who fight sexual violence and abuse and support survivors
Barnado’s White Privilege guide: White privilege - a guide for parents | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk) Guidance on white privilege, aimed at parents
Cracking the Codes: Cracking the Codes: Dr. Joy DeGruy "A Trip to the Grocery Store" - YouTube An example of the positive use of privilege on a trip to a grocery store
Inclusive Language Guide: Inclusive language guide - MHFA England (flippingbook.com) A guide to empower inclusive conversations about race, from Mental Health First Aid England
Let me breathe: Let me breathe! - Church Mission Society (CMS) Piece by writer and performer Natalie Godfrey, aimed at creating dialogue around racial injustice
NHS Advice: bameed-advice-for-being-an-ally.pdf (wordpress.com) Advice from Dr Muna Abdi on standing up against racial injustice
Red Cross Guide: Talking with children and young people about race and racism | British Red Cross Guide to talking about race and racism with children
Six Steps to Speak Up: Six Steps to Speak Up | Learning for Justice Advice on speaking against racism from Learning for Justice
Student Christian Movement anti-racism resources: Anti-Racism Resources | Student Christian Movement A collection of anti-racism resources and links
The conscious kid: the conscious kid An education, research and policy organisation that supports families and educators in taking action to disrupt racism, inequity and bias
The emotional impact of watching white people wake up to racism: The emotional impact of watching white people wake up to racism | Metro News Article on responses to racism in 2020 and the emotional impact on people of colour
Wake Up: WAKE UP on Vimeo A short film on police brutality and the loss of black life
Black History
Black British History: External Resources (warwick.ac.uk) An insight into Black British History from the University of Warwick
Black History Month Recipes: Black History Month Recipes - Tasty 55 recipes to pay respect to Black History
Ethnicity: Suggested Reading
Ghost Ship: Ghost Ship Institutional Racism and the Church of England by A.D.A France-Williams - Paperback / softback - 9780334059356 (hymnsam.co.uk) Book on Institutional Racism and the Church of England
Misunderstanding stories: Misunderstanding Stories by Melinda A McGarrah Sharp (goodreads.com) Book by pastoral theologian Melinda McGarrah Sharp on how we can work towards mutual understanding in our diverse world
Open Veins of Latin America: Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by Eduardo Galeano (goodreads.com) Book on the history of Latin America: Five centuries of the pillage of a continent
Preaching Black Lives (Matter): Preaching Black Lives [Matter] by Gayle Fisher-Stewart (goodreads.com) A collection of sermons
The Power of Privilege: The Power of Privilege: How White People Can Challenge Racism by June Sarpong (goodreads.com) A book on how white people can challenge racism
Wellbeing of Women: Home - Wellbeing of Women A charity who research and campaign on women’s gynaecological and reproductive health
White Tears / Brown Scars: White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad (goodreads.com) A book on how white feminism betrays women of colour