Jackie Elton and Ruth Edmonds: Inclusion and Intersections

Continuing our series theme on inclusion, this episode explores inclusion though the lens of two widely excluded groups in churches: Single people and the LGBTQ community. Firstly, Jackie Elton talks about Single Friendly church, what they have been doing in lockdown and how churches can be more inclusive of Single people. For more information on how to become a Single Friendly church: https://www.singlefriendlychurch.com/become-single-friendly/5-steps Next, Ruth Edmonds speaks about the intersections of identity (her own and others), mentoring, and how the LGBTQ community is excluded and included in churches. Suggested reading: The Book of Queer Prophets curated by Ruth Hunt. Music Credits: 'Awake' 'Inspirational Outlook' and 'Postcards' by Scott Homes https://freemusicarchive.org/