Many of the core people in SOULNET are those who are relatively new to the Ottawa area. Lately, conversations have centered around a need for developing real friendships with people who can be trusted. Ottawa is a lonely place. It seems that most Ottawans are not really interested in getting to know other people. There is a coldness and superficiality among the people of Ottawa that makes those of us who are used to open friendships feel isolated and alone.
I wonder if this is a cultural issue that needs to be addressed by the gospel. Perhaps a contextualized gospel engages this coldness and superficilaity by creating an ecclesia that is rooted in friendship that is marked by authenticity and grace?
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