HOSPITALITY
A community of kindness in a culture of hostility through the practice of hospitality.
Hospitality is the practice of making space for others in our lives. In a culture often marked by busyness, isolation, and hostility, hospitality forms us in the way of Jesus, who consistently welcomed people, shared meals, and made room for those who felt overlooked or excluded.
Throughout the Scriptures, hospitality is one of the ways God reveals his love to the world. Again and again, we see God welcoming strangers, feeding people around tables, and drawing outsiders into belonging. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to extend that same welcome to others through simple acts of openness, kindness, and generosity.
As we practise hospitality together, we become people who are more open, interruptible, and attentive to others. We learn to move beyond comfort and familiarity, opening our tables and our lives to people beyond our usual circles. Over time, hospitality becomes more than an occasional act - it becomes part of the culture of our community and a sign of God’s welcome to the world around us.
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:2
Start: Share a meal or conversation with someone outside your usual circles.
Do this prayerfully. Who is God bringing to your attention? Who has God placed in your life that you could share the love of Jesus with?.
Suggested: Pray daily for someone who doesn't know Jesus and regularly speak about Jesus in your everyday life.
Build a rhythm of opening up your life to others, with particular attention to those on the margins. There is something sacred about sharing a meal around a table at someone's home - but if this isn't possible, then consider a public space. A simple invitation can communicate the love of Jesus.
Explore further
On this page you will find a growing number of resources to help you explore the practice of Hospitality. Please note that we’ll be updating this page with more resources as we go.
Book: The Art of Neighbouring - Jay Pathak & Dave Runyon
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