by the Rev. Dr. Jin Cho, Leader of C4SO’s Revelation 7:9 Task Force

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.

Learn more about our Revelation 7:9 Task Force.

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.

Did You Know?
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
  • The date of September 15 is significant because it marks the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18.

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Invest in the Leadership of La Misión de San Lucas.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to invest in the work of a C4SO church, La Misión de San Lucas in Kansas City. After the passing of previous Rector Gene Flanery last spring, the Rev. José and Carmen Zurita have joyfully accepted God’s call to pastor the church. The Zuritas are longtime ministers and missionaries among the Latino community and also serve on the leadership team of C4SO’s Diaspora Network. We are working with the Zuritas to raise their salary for the next two years. Would you or your church consider investing in this mission?

Invest now.

Select La Misión de San Lucas / Rev. Jose Zurita from the dropdown menu.

From the Heritage Month Archives

What I Wish People Understood About Me as a Latina

“As I stand in the middle of two cultures, I may be able to create pathways on what was once a one-way street, broadening it into a two-way conversation in which we can better represent the Kingdom of God. … I am a co-laborer in the Kingdom, and my goal is the same as yours—to see people transformed by and for the glory of God.”

Read more from Vania Gomez.

Let us know how you celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.