Session 8: Ruth Casipit Paguio’s story
The eighth stage of our “Storied Pilgrimage with Race” series, The Rev. Jani Wild interviews The Rev. Ruth Casipit Paguio, rector of Holy Family Episcopal Church in San Jose, about her life, family, culture, and experiences with race. Resources are listed below for group conversation.
FORMATION
Read the article “The Joy of Kuwentuhan” about Filipino culture and storytelling
- Interview: ask someone to tell the story of what it was like returning from their first day of school when they were growing up.
- View Ruth’s reading of the creation story during the Diocesan Easter Vigil service (begins at 26:06)
REFLECTION
Journal exercise: how has the presence of your family story influenced your own journey? What stories do you feel are missing?