Pat Stewart (she/her/her) lives in Austin TX and is lay member of St. John's United Methodist Church.  I feel like a native Austinite even though I am originally from Corpus Christi  since I have lived here for more than 30 years.  I have learned more about the Methodist Church in the last few years as an annual conference delegate.  This is also where I learned about MFSA and realized the importance of social justice inside and outside the church.  Through MFSA I have made connections with other like minded people who believe in valuing individual contributions, even though others may not be like yourself.   I feel privileged to be part of the Racial Audit Task Force because it gives me a voice to speak my truth and listen to others' experiences.  My hope for the Team comes from Galatians 6:9 - So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.