February CCS Friday – Harmonious Space
On Friday, February 23 we hosted an online conversation about creating “harmonious space” (as an alternative or extension to “safe space” or “brave space”) and how harmonious space is the condition in which diversity and inclusion truly grow. Guided by author bell hooks, who said, “ Learning takes place in harmonious space” and “Community that allows for risk, the risk of knowing someone outside your own boundaries is love.” We will consider harmony and risk as opposed to “safety” as the best environment suitable for diversity.
Our special guest was Deaconess Adrainne Gray. Adrainne was consecrated a Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA) deaconess and ordained an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) deacon in 2017. She is currently the Director for Recruitment for the LDA with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and works remotely from her home in Atlanta, GA.
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