A 2009 British study found that 96 per cent of people over age 65 knew their neighbour’s names, but only 66 per cent of people under 25 did.

A 2005 StatsCan study that revealed that between 61 per cent of rural residents knew all of their neighbours, but only 16 per cent of those living in major urban centres did.  http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/01/21/the-next-door-neighbour-from-hell/2/

Does that matter anymore?  In the age of social media, high-speed travel and mobility, aren’t we beyond needing physical neighbours?  I know I have remained friends with many of the same people over the last decade, as we’ve each moved an average of 2-3 times in that time.

For many in suburbia, home is a place to sleep and recharge, but little else.

This new series looks at neighbours.  We’ll consider, who are our neighbours in this era?   Do they matter?  Do we need to matter to them?

Question: When have you needed your neighbours?  When have they needed you?

Ryan Sim - June 21, 2013

Friday - Reflect - Golden Rule

We pray and reflect about this week's topic. Prayer is simply talking to God. If you've never prayed before, just pause for a moment to prepare. You might close your eyes, or just turn off some distractions like the car radio. Then, talk to God, either aloud or just with your thoughts. We use this structure to help us pray as a community: ACTS A - Adoration - We tell God why we want to talk to him. C - Confession - We apologize for times we've rebelled against him and hurt ourselves, others or God directly. T - Thanksgiving - We give thanks for God's gifts, especially the gift of his grace. S - Supplication - We ask for things we need. Then we say Amen! S

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