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How faith communities heal after divisive decisions

Our congregation voted to become affirming last year and about a third of the families left, and now those of us who stayed are dealing with grief and relief at the same time while trying to rebuild with huge holes where people used to be. Sunday mornings feel both liberated and haunted.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Aligning with their values has torn apart their community, leaving them to grieve relationships while celebrating integrity.

Ideas that help explain it
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