So the whole discussion thing didn't quite work like I planned last time--I'm trying a new approach here. This Sunday night (6pm Lutheran Student Center) we are jumping in to round II of ESC (escape) and talking about community. I think it will be a great look at what it is we call community. As always, I don't think it'd hurt to give our little brains a head start so we can think about this stuff for more than 2 seconds before we feel like we have to give an answer. This also gives those of you who can't be there a chance to weigh in on the issues.Here's what I want to know: I feel like we talk about community in the context of the Church a lot. We use language like "get connected," "have fellowship," "join," "belong," etc. There are a lot of other ways to have community. I have a couple hundred friends on Facebook. What do I need the Church for? Is that the Church?
What's the big deal about community?
2 comments:
I think Facebook could be church, it depends who your "friends" are and how you are connected. Maybe we should scroll through our friends list every so often and pray for all of the people behind the profile pictures
I think it depends on what your definition of community is. You can most definitely gather in the name of Jesus in a chat room or in a Facebook group. I do think you lose some of the communication when you only type. There is so much inferred by body language, tone of voice, etc. that you lose via Facebook or any online format. The other thing I think you lose in any online format is that feeling when you are surrounded by people - the physical touch of a hug, a squeeze of your hand, a pat on your shoulder. This ministry of presence is so crucial and we are made to crave and want that and in return to give that. You cannot get that on Facebook or through any online format. There are poweful ways to talk and discuss and pray online, but it is faulty in other areas.
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