One of the Church of England’s central aims is that it should become
more diverse. This book is a contribution to the debate on how the
church nationally and locally might better represent the cultural
diversity of the communities which it is called to serve.
Originating from the experiences of one of the most multicultural
dioceses in the country, it offers a series of reflections that will
enable readers to consider how they might think and act with greater
cultural sensitivity in their contexts.
Central to the book is the theme of gift exchange. All of life is
celebrated as gift where we experience diversity, the other, hospitality
and God as gifts. It explores the possibilities of intercultural gift
exchange in the practices of generous giving, radical receptivity and
transformative thanksgiving.
Martyn Snow is the Bishop of Leicester.