Communities of Saints and Sinners

It’s delightful to be surrounded by “saints” who do the right thing, say the right thing, and generally model a way of being that is healthy and inspiring to others.  “Saints” value community and communities love and welcome “saints.”  And then there are those who don’t always do the right thing, say the right thing, or model a way of being that is good for self and others.  Communities, including our own, don’t always welcome and embrace the “non-saints,” even though they may need the support and love as much, if not more, than the “saints.”  How do we practice a radical hospitality that draws the circle wide as the choir will sing?  How do we balance creating a safe space for all while also being a supportive and potentially healing space for those who have sexually offended or committed other violations of our legal or cultural codes?  

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