Guide to the Inclusive Language Guide

Come along to join Stuart Watkin and Kristie Eve of the Learning Network to learn more about the Inclusive Language Guide and how you can use it in your context.

Here's what a recent participant said:

"It was a privilege to take part in the Inclusive Language Guide session, a space that was grace-filled, thoughtful, and deeply hopeful. As someone living and serving in this District since 2021, I’ve come to see just how powerful language can be in shaping the way we include, welcome, and affirm one another.

The Inclusive Language Guide offers more than just updated terminology; it invites us to reflect the inclusive heart of God in the way we speak, write, and minister. For those of us committed to justice, equity, and compassion, it becomes a practical and theological tool that helps our communities feel seen and valued.

Serving across four Chapels in a rural context, I’ve found that inclusive language isn’t about political correctness; it’s about Gospel-shaped care. It allows people from all walks of life to know they truly belong. That’s what makes this guide so important: it gives us the courage and clarity to speak love fluently.

I’m thankful for spaces like this session, and I hope many others get to experience it too. It’s the kind of conversation that strengthens our witness and deepens our discipleship."