I think this process is valuable to different people for different reasons. This sort of activity provides a very strong base of community and community is something we desperately need in our isolated society.

Sharing personal stories and talking theologically is nearly essential for spiritual growth. This sort of activity helps to provide motivation for needed reflection. I also believe that the support of a community can allow us to uncover and unpack our own issues in a way that one person sitting alone cannot.

Finally, we need more of this at Bethany. We sort of fumble towards it, but given its importance more work should be done.

Oh, didn’t I just let myself of the hook with that passive statement. Smacks self in forehead.