Blessed are you who know that the work of the church is transformation of society, who have a vision of Beloved Community transcending the present. — Rev. John Buehrens

Find a special location for your small object from the worship service. Write yourself a note to help you recall both the challenge and the promise you named and put the note with the small object. Use these as touchstones as you continue your journey toward understanding your part in helping your faith community and the wider world become antiracist, antioppressive, and truly multicultural.

Read Handout 1, What Will We Be and For Whom? Jot thoughts, comments, observations, and responses in your journal.