On a beautiful afternoon in Indianapolis, friends and neighbors gathered at Common Ground West Church for food, conversation, and stories about the people who now call our city home.
The gathering centered on Joel’s book, The Gift of Guest. Together, we talked about friendship, refugees, hospitality, and what we can learn when we make room for one another. Thanks to generous sponsors, everyone enjoyed a free lunch and received a free copy of the book.
The momos served that afternoon carried a story of their own. They were prepared by a local Bhutanese chef who was forced to flee Bhutan, lived as a refugee in Nepal, and eventually resettled in Indianapolis. Today, he is a U.S. citizen.
His story reminds us that refugees and immigrants bring gifts to the communities they join. They become our neighbors, friends, business owners, chefs, and coworkers. When we share a table, we have a chance to hear their stories and discover how much we can learn from one another.
That afternoon, one of those gifts was a plate of incredible momos.
Thank you to Common Ground West Church, our sponsors, and everyone who joined us. Your presence made the gathering warm and welcoming.
Would you like to host a gathering like this? We would love for anyone to host a book signing.
