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WHAT IS AN ESTUARY?
The technical definition of estuary is the place where fresh water from a river meets up with the salt water of the sea or ocean, resulting in an ecosystem with brackish water, constantly changing land formations, and unique plant and animal life, that is vulnerable to the wild currents of the river, and crashing waves of the sea, not to mention all sorts of dangerous creatures of the sea who periodically make their appearance.
We use the term metaphorically, to represent a space where different belief systems and world-and-life views come together for conversation, a sometimes wild and crazy place, where nevertheless a new ecosystem may emerge, a new community of listening, or learning, of love and mutual respect.
NEXT MEETING:
October 4th, 2026
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
At the Church.
NOTE: The different time this month.
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What are some typical conversation topics?
Conversation topics arise from the group. Nobody brings a prepared agenda. Each meeting has its own unique flavor, depending on who contributes what. That said, here are some topics that have come up in recent estuary group conversations.
What is community, and what makes achieving true community so difficult?
Why does it matter what others think of me?
Is there life after death?
What about abortion?
What is social justice?
Are men and women fundamentally equal or different?
How, if at all, am I responsible for my parent’s well-being?
What is enlightened self-interest?
Does God exist, and if he/she does, does it matter?
Are churches a relic of the past? If so, what is taking their place?
What does my employer owe me, and what do I owe my employer?