How to Be an Ally

Panelists:

Rev. Dr. Katie Hays, Galileo Church

Rev. Laura Walters, Grace Presbytery

Corliss Bunkley, TEA

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Pre-Survey Results:

What are you hoping to get out of this exercise? (select all that apply)

To better understand how to help people I love - 83%

To learn more about these communities - 68%

To figure out where to start as an advocate - 61%

I’m not sure - 15%

Other (write-in): information, context, and clarity

What do allies do? (select all that apply)

Advocate for policy change. - 83%

Educate yourself and others. - 93%

Amplify voices from the margin. - 83%

De-center yourself. - 56%

Listen to others. - 66%

Believe others' experiences. - 76%

Other (write-in): pray, offer food, be transparent, use skills to assist others in specialized need, stand with others, help with changes, support LGBTQ+ members, support family members, understand what de-center means, VOTE

In 2024, is there still need for allyship? (select one that applies)

No, we have come far enough that people can make their own way. - 0%

Yes, there are still some barriers to equity in the USA. - 25%

Yes, there are still lots of barriers to equity in the USA. - 75%