Cultural Awareness Week 2023 Resources

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CULTURAL AWARENESS WEEK 2023

Greetings! From the Intercultural Ministries Department in the Central Territory. Our Territory has had the honor of preparing the Cultural Awareness Week 2023 Resources. This year’s theme is “Gathering: God’s House of Prayer for All Nations,” based on Isaiah 56:7-8. Here is what it says:

“These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” The Sovereign Lord declares—he who gathers the exiles of Israel: “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.”

Isaiah paints a beautiful picture of inclusion. God is gathering the faithful to His holy mountain and the experience is one of joy in God’s house of prayer.

So, how can we be a House of Prayer for All Nations in order for others to come? We must embrace the idea of intercultural living by agreeing to be changed. To allow others into our circle and us to step into theirs, gathering in the familiar places and learning to appreciate the differences.

The Cultural Awareness Week Resources will provide you with ideas of programs you could incorporate into this important event in your Unit. The resources include Daily Devotions, Youth, Men’s and Women’s Program Ideas, and Sunday Worship. And what would Cultural Awareness Week be without cultural celebrations and activities for your community gatherings?

We hope and pray the Cultural Awareness Week 2023 Resources are a useful tool as you Gather in God’s House of Prayer for All Nations!