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Faith and Community: Making Room for Every Voice

NJ welcomes Douglas Vandergraph

The Northeastern Journal welcomes contributions that explore community, faith and the values that shape how we treat one another. In "Leave One Chair for the Person Who Has Not Spoken," Fort Collins,…

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Faith and Community: Making Room for Every Voice
Douglas Vandergraph

The Northeastern Journal welcomes contributions that explore community, faith and the values that shape how we treat one another.

In "Leave One Chair for the Person Who Has Not Spoken," Fort Collins, Colorado, writer Douglas Vandergraph reflects on the importance of welcoming newcomers, listening to quieter voices and making room for those who may feel overlooked in community gatherings and public life.

Drawing on the example of Jesus welcoming people others passed by, his essay invites readers to consider how faith can become everyday acts of inclusion and compassion.

We are pleased to share this community-voices contribution as part of our ongoing exploration of the humanity, faith and responsibilities we share within our communities.

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