Our faith community talks a lot about being a 'beloved community' but we've never actually figured out how to handle real disagreement or conflict without people just quietly leaving. My spouse and I are realizing we don't know if this is a place where we can bring our whole selves or just the parts that fit.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group aspiring to deep community has no practice with the conflict and repair that authentic relationship requires.
“Where Are You with The examined community life?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.