Scriptures: 
1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Colossians 1:17, Ephesians 2:15b-16 

Notes:
Ecumenical: The entirety of all Christian faith communities
Perennial Wisdom: Wisdom that spans across faith traditions

Our Guiding Value: 
- We value the diversity of the Church and the wisdom that exists across faith traditions.

To Begin: 
- Diversity is good. 
- Diversity is hard.

Confirmation Bias: The human brain welcomes information that confirms what it already thinks and resists information that disturbs or contradicts what it already thinks.
Complexity Bias: The human brain prefers a simple lie to a complex truth. 

Discussion One:
- What do you welcome about ecumenical diversity?
- How have you found ecumenical diversity challenging?

To Continue: 
- Connection is good.
- Connection is hard.

Quote - Bishop Michael Curry:
 - To love does not mean we have to agree. But maybe agreeing to love is the greatest agreement. 

Discussion Two: 
- What blesses your life about connection?
- In what ways do you need Christ’s help with connection?