“There is no longer Jew or Greek… for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.” — Galatians 3:28 (NRSV)
We All Belong Together
One of the most radical claims of the early Christian movement was that social and ethnic divisions no longer determined a person’s worth or belonging. In Christ, barriers that once divided people were meant to fall away.
Yet building communities of belonging is ongoing work. Around the world, people still experience exclusion and prejudice because of race, language, or nationality. The church is called to model something different: communities where diversity is honored and every person is welcomed as a neighbor.
Belonging does not erase our differences. Instead, it allows those differences to enrich our shared life. When communities cultivate mutual respect and compassion, they begin to reflect God’s vision of reconciliation.
Prayer
God of unity,
You call us into one human family.
Help us build communities where every person is welcomed and valued.
Teach us to celebrate the diversity of your creation.
Amen.
About This Series
Each post in this week-long series is part of Bethel Church of the Nazarene’s reflection during the United Nations’ Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination (March 21–27, annually). Observed around the world, this week invites communities to remember the harms caused by racism, stand in solidarity with those who experience discrimination, and recommit ourselves to justice and dignity for all people.
Through scripture, prayer, and reflection, we seek to listen, learn, and respond faithfully to God’s call to love our neighbors and work toward a more just and compassionate world. Previous posts have included:
