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n e w c h u r c h l i f e : j u ly / au g u s t 2 0 1 3 out for a beer or a walk. They may say “no,” but your invitation will mean something and give them hope for further community. Today, we all have access to a bewildering amount of information online. We can find sermons, articles and blogs from every viewpoint and consume them at any time of day and night. What is nearly impossible to find online is a sense of community. It is difficult to see and be seen. It is hard to know that you are not alone, and it is challenging to navigate life without a sense of community. I hope you read this with an awareness of my heartfelt intention to continue to build and support meaningful conversations between all people. Say a prayer and go for it! Change the old pattern of connection, and step into a new one. And let me know how it goes. about the author Bronwen M. Henry has worked in General Church Outreach for 10 years. She is a passionate writer, an advocate for those new to the Church, and loves to empower people in deeper leadership and service. She and her husband, Jeremy, have two children and live in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. To contact her: bronwen. [email protected] or 267-502-4913 406