The Moru people migrated from the Equatoria Province of South Sudan. Their traditional lifestyle relied upon subsistence farming, living off the land to provide for their families. They also relied upon hunting and fishing. As a result of their traditional lifestyle, arrival in the United States was a radical change with many Moru suffering from culture shock.

A large percentage of Moru are nominal Christians with some still practicing traditional religious customs. However, many Moru are Christians, most being evangelical in their religious adherence. Another large percentage come from the Episcopal Church of the Sudan. Traditionally, during Christian worship, they play a rattle, known as a gara, which is gourd filled with seeds. Dance is also very much a part of their cultural traditions during Christian worship and also festivals, wedding ceremonies, and other special occasions.

Please note: The Sudanese people group cluster, numbering over 100,000, includes the Acholi, Anuak, Azande, Bari, Central Dinka, Jur Modo, Kaliko, Mabaan, Madi, Moru, Nuer, Shilluk, plus several other minority people groups. They are socially, culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse with each having their own unique people group identity.