Two years ago, our already diverse congregation made a commitment to even greater diversity. We began to reach out to un-churched Spanish speakers in our area, especially to those living in our low-income neighborhood. The success of this endeavor has both enriched our parish and challenged us to find that unity in Christ which lies beneath all our differences. For me that challenge is personal as well as functional and relational. I need to improve my Spanish skills. I need to deepen my sense of vocation as a true bridge person in our diverse community. Most deeply, I need to get back in touch with my own identity. I need to connect again to the Christ who is connected to me and who connects us all. To do this, I will spend a semester exploring the linguistic, cultural, literary and philosophical resources of courses in the Hispanic Studies department at Trinity College, Hartford, along with spiritual reading and meditation on the international writings of Liberation theologians. This will provide me with images and insights for my inner conversation with God, and equip me to nourish the multi-cultural conversation vital to my parish community.