Pagan Solidarity – Communication Compact

Last Updated 7/20/2025

In order to facilitate good communication in our meetings and group emails, we will collectively do our best to define terms and important words, so that the whole group can be on the same page.

We agree to be patient, courteous and respectful with each other. We can disagree strongly without making personal attacks or engaging in snarky comments.

When we do disagree, we will make every effort to offer alternate ideas and engage in problem-solving, rather than simply saying “no”.  

When we wish to speak on a zoom call, we will raise our hands and stay muted until we are called upon.  While we are waiting, we agree to listen without interrupting when others are speaking, knowing that our turn to speak will come in turn. 

When others are speaking, we agree to test our assumptions and to ask questions in order to clarify and understand intentions. When speaking, we agree to explain our own reasoning and intentions.  

Knowing that there are many of us and limited time on the calls, we agree to speak concisely, sharing relevant information and ideas about the topic at hand, without repeating what has already been said. If we have other matters to speak about, we will ask that they be set aside to be added to a future agenda for consideration at a later time.

We agree to speak words that are true, kind, and constructive to bring the group process forward, speaking only for ourselves, using “I statements”. 

We agree to resolve any personal issues we have with each other privately and directly, outside of the meetings or the email lists. If we need help resolving a conflict, we will ask for mediation, and the group will help to find someone to support that process.

We will collectively ensure that good notes are taken at all plenary and team meetings, and that any decisions made during a meeting are reviewed for accuracy before ending the call and made available to members/participants after the meeting.