AOF Activities & Events

"Fellowship," for example. Say the word, taste it, roll it on your tongue. What are you thinking? A church hall gathering, where half of the attendees bring a casserole based on 'shroom soup and the other half an excuse for potato salad, right? Or perhaps you suddenly feel an episode of claustrophobia. Forced smiles. Trapped. No where to turn.

But fellowship means (should mean) simple supportive friendship and companionship. Religion doesn't own it. Nonbelievers can have supportive connections as much as any. Nobody has copyrighted the word or the activities associated with fellowship. So now ask, what steps can we take to reclaim this word, a word appropriate for all groups, including nonbelievers?

Also ask, what other words need rescuing?

Bring your thoughts on this and a snack to share...even if it's a mushroom soup casserole. No please don't. Finger foods are better, light beverages too. Also please bring a couple of crinkled bucks to stuff in the tithing jug (*chuckle*) to keep Reason Center alive. This is your community!

[Image credit: Paul Roth, New Yorker Magazine. With thanks.]