Cultures of Connection: Creative Expression & Belonging

Cultures of Connection: Creative Expression & Belonging nurtures community connections through storytelling, arts, food, and shared experiences that reduce isolation, build trust, and affirm cultural identities.

Program Overview

Cultures of Connection: Creative Expression & Belonging

This program brings people together across generations and cultures to celebrate shared humanity through creativity, dialogue, and collective experiences. By fostering belonging and mutual respect, it supports individuals in overcoming isolation while strengthening the fabric of diverse communities.

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Program Objectives

Our objectives guide this program in creating meaningful connections that heal, empower, and celebrate diversity.

Reduce social isolation by providing inclusive spaces for connection.

Strengthen cross-cultural understanding through arts, food, and storytelling.

Celebrate cultural and interfaith diversity to affirm personal and group identities.

Create intergenerational opportunities for learning and dialogue between youth and elders.

Build community trust and solidarity through shared creative expression.

Foster belonging by centering voices from marginalized and newcomer communities.

Major Projects

Projects Running Under This Program

Intercultural Ministry for Newcomers

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Recent Engagements

Cultures of Connection: Creative Expression & Belonging Activity Reports

Stories of Arrival