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What Color is Culture? Cultural Awareness Week ►January 9-15, 2012 The Multicultural Ministries Department will host a variety of activities throughout the week at the Cen- tral Territorial Headquarters, including the Wednes- day chapel service at 9:30 AM and the monthly luncheon on Thursday at 12 noon.. Check the THQ Bulletin each day for real time infor- mation. Cultural Awareness Sunday Resources Resources for celebrating Cultural Awareness Sun- day are available on the LOTUS NOTES database under CULTURAL AWARE- NESS WEEK RESOURCES 2012. These resources are available in English and Spanish. Included are sermons, prayers, etc. to supplement any resources you may have! Produced by the Eastern Territory. Cultural Awareness Sunday ►Sunday, January 15, 2012 Cultural Awareness Sunday is traditionally held the Sunday prior to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. However, corps and service units may choose to celebrate this day anytime during the month of January or at another time of the year. Leadership Training for Multicultural Ministry ►February 22, 2012 9:00-3:00 PM at THQ The Leadership Training occurs on day one of the Multicultural Ministries Seminar. Our guest facilita- tor is Patty Lane, Director of the Office of Intercul- tural Initiatives of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the author of “A Beginner’s Guide to Crossing Cultures.” Patty is known for offering insights on cultural differ- ences, and helping individuals to understand their own culture and a framework for understanding oth- ers. Participants will learn skills to develop and nur- ture cross-cultural relationships in the church, com- munity, and other areas of life. C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N-S An on-line resource of the Central Territory Multicultural Ministries Department featuring current news, events, and resources for multicultural ministries. November / December 2011 We are Christ’s ambassadors, and God is using us to speak to you,… Be reconciled by God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) Multicultural Ministries Seminar ►February 22-23, 2012 This is the annual meeting of divisional Multi- cultural Ministries Coordinators and Committee members.
