Tag Archives: community

Beginning Asset-based community Development

Posted on April 15, 2017 by commaandco

(from article Robert King “Death and Resurrection of an Urban Church, retrieved 15 April 2017) https://www.faithandleadership.com/death-and-resurrection-urban-church Three steps in the process 1. Listen Learn about your community by paying attention to its people and environment, including individuals; associations and other community … Continue reading →

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Growing Community

Posted on April 15, 2017 by commaandco

Have you ever heard church people talking about “reaching out into the community” – and noticed that this phrasing makes it sound like church is over here and community is over there – a completely different entity.  And then found yourself … Continue reading →

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Jamming with the Brothers

Posted on April 14, 2017 by commaandco

Last night, there was a fantastic programme on late night BBC about a small group of 5 men who are saving lives, renovating a derelict church and restoring it to the small community in a multi-faith city – “Bronx to … Continue reading →

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Songwriting as community

Posted on September 25, 2016 by commaandco

This is a video showing the making of a Bethel album behind the scenes. It begins with Jenn Johnson, songwriter, explaining: “This was a really communal event, based out of just friends – so all of our friends helped, so the … Continue reading →

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