The Power of WE

We often hear about the positives of community – of which there are many! We know that community fosters a sense of interconnection, that decreases loneliness and isolation. Community involvement has been documented to lower stress and increase energy. Being part of a community is a powerful thing!

Part of that power, of course, comes from the delight in celebrations: sharing important days and experiences, of extending of ourselves into something that is bigger and stronger than the mere collection of individuals. A connected celebration increases the jubilation that is possible, and maintains its duration in memory far beyond that of one person.

Part of that power also comes from the intentional embracing of the responsibilities of being within the community: and this can entail looking after one another, helping each other out, being genuinely interested in the well-being of the other. For example, the adherence to COVID guidelines highlights the care and concern of all for all.

Because a community that will celebrate together but not journey together through difficult times is not a true community; it veers towards self-focus to the extent of breaking the bonds of community.

When we come together, we are committing to wish the best for everyone among us, even when it gets uncomfortable or awkward. We recognise not just the moral obligation of participating within the social contract, but the enrichment to our personal lives. As John Donne (non-inclusively) states: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind.

Our involvement in humankind as a sacred community allows us the chance to always be improving our connections, our caring, our Christianity. Our involvement allows us to be on both the receiving and giving ends of the power of WE.