We hope you can join us for a Courageous Conversation—”Not Like Us!”: An Interactive Dialogue on Ministry Across Differences led by Rev. Paul Slack, VP of Lutheran Social Services.

“They not like us!” —Kendrick Lamar’s words echo a reality many of us wrestle with, whether consciously or unconsciously. How do we minister to people who don’t look, think, or live like us? How do we confront our own biases and bridge divides in a world that often thrives on separation?

Join us for a powerful and interactive conversation as we engage in honest dialogue about embracing difference in ministry. Through guided discussion, real-life scenarios, and shared wisdom, we will:

• Examine implicit biases that shape our perceptions.

• Discuss practical ways to build authentic relationships across differences.

• Explore how Jesus’ ministry calls us to radical inclusion and love.

This is more than a conversation—it’s an invitation to step into the uncomfortable, challenge assumptions, and embody the transformative work of reconciliation.

Join us at 9:30 for socializing and refreshments. The program will begin at 10.

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register.