Creating Unity on Campus and Beyond

Originally created as the Cultural Diversity Student Club, some Grace Christian University students have updated the vision and are now known as WeR1. This collaborative effort led by faculty, staff, students, and alums will intentionally find ways to reach diverse groups. As an advisor to the group, Samaria Reedy engages and supports the efforts of the WeR1 community. Reedy is raising up leaders within the group to facilitate dialogue, engagement, and remain true to the WeR1 mission statement.

WeR1 exists "To inspire and create unity in a community of diverse Christians equipping them with the means to bring the message of God to people who are different than them."

Samaria is an alum of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program at Grace Christian University and serves the campus formally in her role as the Campus Unity Advocate. Her support of the WeR1 group empowers students like Amiah Lake to be a catalyst for change.

"I joined this council because I, as well as the council members alongside me, wish to create a community that has each other's backs and shows up to sporting events with the entire study body in the stands cheering on our classmates. We are open to any student who shares our vision and passion. College is the perfect atmosphere and space to push boundaries, learn about other cultures, and begin to break the stereotypes society has created surrounding the subject of race." Amiah Lake, Grace Christian University student.

Lake is working alongside others in the Grace community like Mikyala Reynolds, a student athlete who is passionate about serving others in various capacities. Together these students will encourage conversations and intentionally step out of their comfort zones as they learn about cultures within their university community. "We will be graduating a new generation of brave Christians equipped with the means to break down walls and spread the Gospel with a new level of confidence" says Lake.