Goal 4: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Objective 4.0.  By 04.30.24 Doug Davy will  form a DEI Team that meets at least quarterly to oversee the implementation of the following objectives.

Objective 4.1:  Foster greater understanding of DEI among Parish members

• Action 4.1.1: By 03.30.25 the DEI Team will host book club discussions/forums around books explaining DEI
• Action 4.1.2: By 03.30.25 the DEI Team will invite teenagers and young adults to describe their views on DEI and explain its importance
• Action 4.1.3: By 04.30.24 the Chair of the DEI Team will work with Rev Mary to Join the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
• Action 4.1.4: By _________ the DEI Team will Explore preparing a TEC “Becoming Beloved Community” grant application.

Objective 4.2:  Offer opportunities for inclusion of diverse populations

• Action 4.2.1: By 12.31.25 the DEI Team will continue a Zoom service to support mobility-challenged or immune-compromised members
• Action 4.2.2: By 06.30.25 the DEI Team will explore ways St. Michael’s can support persons with disabilities, and prepare a report with recommendations to the Vestry for consideration.
• Action 4.2.3: By 12.31.25 the DEI Team will continue hosting a Parkinson’s support group and prepare a report to be included in the 2024 and 2025 annual reports.
• Action 4.2.4: By 12.31.24 the DEI Team will work with the Profile Task Team of the Pastorial Search Committee, and the the Neighborhood & New Members Team to prepare a demographic report (age, gender, ethnicity, income, etc) report on our surrounding neighborhood to be included in the parish profile.
• Action 4.2.5: By 03.30.25 the DEI Team will work with the the Neighborhood & New Members Team to make an effort to reach out to ethnic or other groups resident nearby (for example, Afghan refugees)

Objective 4.3:  Incorporate DEI into St. Michael’s hiring and promotion practices

• Action 4.3.1: By 12.31.24 the DEI Team will work with the Profile Task Team of the Pastorial Search Committee, to ensure that job postings for the new rector, are distributed widely to ethnic and cultural groups
• Action 4.3.2: By 12.31.25 the DEI Team will work with the new rector to ensure that the hiring process is DEI-neutral.