Gumbo

On the first night, the opening speaker, the Rev. Yehiel Curry, talked about Gumbo. He described how New Orleans has perfected this culinary dish that requires a variety of ingredients and spices. He then talked about all of us, coming from across the nation, bringing our strengths and weaknesses, and how we add our spices and ingredients into the dome like a giant bowl of gumbo. He emphasized that everyone is welcome. Everyone is an important ingredient in God's bowl of gumbo.