Week 3: Community
We all belong to communities. Communities can include friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and faith groups. People help each other. This makes communities stronger.
Watch
Watch the video. Think about what makes your community strong.
Think about it – talk about it
Watching by yourself? Think about your answers.
Watching with a group? Talk about your answers together.
- Why did Bob want people to work together?
- What does James say about silos?
- Who helps you feel like you belong?
Build your story
Open your Journal to Week 3.
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Finish this sentence: My community includes ____________.
Take action
- Find a group in your community that you would like to join. It could be a group related to service, hobbies, or faith.
- Share this post on social media. You can copy and paste:
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Keep going
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