Blessings of Community
The gospel of Jesus Christ is expressed best in community life where people become vulnerable to God’s grace and to each other.
True community includes compassion for and solidarity with the poor, marginalized, and oppressed, and upholds the worth of persons while providing a healthy alternative to self-centeredness, isolation, and conformity.
Sacred community provides nurturing and growth opportunities for all people, especially those who cannot fully care for themselves.
We value our connections to each other and share a strong sense of trust in and belonging with one another – even if we never have met.
We are called to create communities of Christ’s peace in our families and congregations and across villages, tribes, nations, and throughout creation.
True community includes compassion for and solidarity with the poor, marginalized, and oppressed, and upholds the worth of persons while providing a healthy alternative to self-centeredness, isolation, and conformity.
Sacred community provides nurturing and growth opportunities for all people, especially those who cannot fully care for themselves.
We value our connections to each other and share a strong sense of trust in and belonging with one another – even if we never have met.
We are called to create communities of Christ’s peace in our families and congregations and across villages, tribes, nations, and throughout creation.