We use words all the time in the church and in WC and I wonder if we are all on the same page,
What is community to you?
All like-minded people ? Is a community closed with a fence around it like gated real estate?
Is a community self-absorbed?
Are different welcomed?
How many Make up a community ? Is one a community?
Can communities be evil?
What do you think?
I often speak about how people of faith provide the impetus for national discussions and dramatic shifts by appealing to heart and soul. I love recalling the leadership of, among others, William Wilberforce, Nellie McClung, Tommy Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., and Desmond Tutu.
"Community. Somewhere, there are people to whom we can speak with passion without having the words catch in our throats. Somewhere a circle of hands will open to receive us, eyes will light up as we enter, voices will celebrate with us whenever we come into our own power. Community means strength that joins our strength to do the work that needs to be done. Arms to hold us when we falter. A circle of healing. A circle of friends. Somewhere where we can be free."
Starhawk
There is a hunger for meaning.and community. People are looking to belong. Their souls cry out to make a difference. Life kills them unless they make something of their own. And they are not finding it in our houses of worship.
A friend of mine once wrote there is no meaning to find; there is only meaning to make. How true!
The Bible speaks about "seek the kingdom of God and everything will be added onto you." (Luke 12:31) For many, the path to the Kingdom of God often doesn't go through our churches.
I am a fairly random poster but I be sure to visit (lurk) every day. I have been a member for several years and have seen people come and go.
I love Wondercafe! The diversity of people/experiences/viewpoints. The thoughtful and engaging discussions. The silly, lighthearted play. Even the controversy, heated debate and trolling. I see this forum as a microcosm of society. We are accepted (mostly) as we are and for what we have to offer. This is truly a COMMUNITY. It is the only (church-ish) community I belong to.
Friends
It is with sad news that I share with you that BusyMom's Dad passed this morning.
She and the family were with him, and as she has indicated to me, it was a holy moment.
Many of the wondercafe community have walked with Busymom on-line, as her father rallied time & again from the stroke, and shared the ways they were communicating. We have been blessed by her offering of her life stories to us.
Please keep the Busygang in your thoughts and prayers.
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