In a country that is deeply polarized economically, politically and socially, extra research, awareness and energy is required to remain cognizant of how specific cultural beliefs, practices and values impact our behavior and encounters with careseekers. As we seek to learn more about those we serve through the contextual frameworks that inform their stories, it demands that we have more than a textbook understanding of cultural traits and tropes. It requires clear acknowledgement of the dynamic nature of cultural variables and how they present themselves during an encounter. This Is difficult work given we are all carrying unexamined biases that are always negotiating ethnicity, religion and race. Chaplains who demonstrate cultural humility are likely to experience growth and revelation from cross cultural experiences that can deepen their practice. In this Forest Find, culture is deconstructed and its components are connected to very specific examples for members to ponder. Share your challenges in the Forest Finds space in the community for us to journey together.