CityChurch is a place where anyone can belong. Most of us have felt this in our own journey and helped others feel that way too. We fight hard to protect our culture where everyone is welcome; no matter who you are, where you’ve been or what you believe. Our “ALL PEOPLE” focus is part of our DNA, and is the #1 comment you find in our reviews. We are known as a safe place. That’s rare for a church. But it doesn’t just magically happen. It requires people like us to protect this culture.
In that spirit, I wanted to share this conversation about belonging with Sarah E. Westfall. Sarah’s book is a really unique take on belonging that I hadn’t really seen before. It helps us understand how to cultivate belonging from within, not just waiting to be accepted by the group or community. We can become people of belonging, not only to find that for ourselves, but to encourage it in the people we help in their spiritual journey.
Whether you help lead marriage program, pre-marital, prayer team, Connect, or community care in general, this reflection is very valuable. As you have time this week, watch or listen. If you have questions, comments or your own reflections, let me know:
You can buy Sarah’s book The Way of Belonging, visit her website or subscribe to Sarah on Substack:
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