23 Apr 2016
by Visible Unity, Inc.
in Churches, Diversity, Faith Communities, Hospitality, Minorities, Missions, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized, Working and Preparing
Tags: Church, church leaders, cross-cultural, discipling, discrimination, diversity, harmony, Hospitality, Interconnected, missions, peace, racism, spiritual formation, unity
I wanted to share a couple of pieces that I wrote that really seem pertinent to my current work focus.
Multiculturalism
We rub
I on you
You on me
If we rub enough, we all will see what was hidden underneath
Exposed for those who choose to see
Oh the glory, the wonder, the riches unfold
For He is the one, our eyes will behold
Multicultural Trip
I had a whole week of class and I was very tired. I was angry with my teacher and my classmates and I was ready to go home. When I got to the airport, I saw people from all over who talked to me and we laughed and we all valued our time together. So I was very glad to catch my flight home to be with people who showed me respect and valued me and what I had to contribute. Thank you God. You knew just what I needed.
The first piece was from a trip I took to South Africa that really inspired in me the possibilities that we could truly and authentically be in relationships with people from different cultures. Thus, the focus of my work on relationships and reconciliation.
The second piece was after class as a seminary student, where I did not feel included, valued or even welcomed by fellow Christians. Thus, the focus of my work on Christians.
What is your work? What has inspired you?
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Pam Y. Fields 
Jun 07, 2016 @ 11:03:30
You inspire me to dream bigger, better dreams for our society. And more than that, you inspire me to acknowledge my own prejudices and work to unroot them. Thank you!