Do you have a community? How did you create it?

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Also are they long term friendships or temporary? I love being part of a community but it’s very easy to get lost in the mix of everyone and not create any truly lasting meaningful relationships…
 
Five moms in my parish wanted to do a morning bible study. None of us knew one another beforehand. We met every Friday after the kids got on the school bus. A grandma watched the little ones not yet in school. We prayed together, learned together, shared our life experiences. At the end of the school year we celebrated with a family picnic. This went on for 5 years, for me; new members joined, some left.

Kids have grown up. Our original group has disbanded. We have a close bond, like sisters, though we don’t meet formally anymore. If I was in trouble or facing a tragedy, I would turn to them, and the grandma, for support.
 
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No community here, except for some acquantances. It is what is for me, but I hope things will be more favorable for you.
 
My sister who lives a long distance away from me, has a similar relationship with up to 14 women at her church. They meet once a month for a lunch out, alternating the choice of venue. On a visit to her city, I was invited to join them.

They enjoy each other’s company and support one another, like sisters, whenever one is in need. For example, after my sister had surgery, these ladies took turns over 2 weeks, to drop off a meal. The meals were delicious (I know, I was there for part of the time.)
 
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