C4SO is committed to more fully cooperating with the vision of racial and ethnic diversity in Revelation 7:9, so amplifying the voices of our Latina/Latino brothers and sisters is a step toward this Kingdom vision. This September 15-October 15, we will experience the beauty of God’s desire for diversity amongst his people.
Heritage months remind us that, according to Revelation 7:9, our stories matter to God. Every culture, people group, ethnos, has unique insights that are meant to be a gift of new perspective for every other group. Thus, to be the people of God called to live with one another in shalom is to learn to inhabit each other’s stories, by embracing one another’s joys and pains. This is the path to deep reconciliation that God has in mind for all His children.
?? A Prayer for Hispanic Heritage Month ??
O God, who created all peoples in your image: We thank you for the diversity of races and cultures in this world. Show us your presence in our Hispanic brothers and sisters, and enrich our lives with their fellowship, until our knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love for all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Featured Article: On the Dignity of Naming My Identity
by the Rev. Jacilyn Perez Goodwin
In a recent conversation, a friend asked me how I identify myself and my experience as a Latina. For people with my skin tone, this is a common query. And for many like me, especially from multi-ethnic and Spanish-speaking backgrounds, this question is complex, nuanced and multi-layered. So, I responded, “Well, it depends.” Read More.