"The icon 'round God's neck": toward sustainable community
an interview with Larry Rasmussen by Marianne Arbogast
Any meaningful community-talk today has to include the whole of creation, according to theologian and author Larry Rasmussen. Rasmussen describes some of the "earth-honoring communities" he has visited and calls for a Christianity that values pluralism and respects its connections to both people and place.

Hamtramck, Mich.: a small city grapples with diversity and change
by Camille Colatosti
Residents of "the most multicultural city in the state of Michigan" are working to creatively address the tensions -- and strengths -- inherent in a diverse community.

Re-seeding community: a monastic experiment in ecology and ecumenism
by Marianne Arbogast
A small women's Benedictine community in the midwest is expanding the boundaries of traditional Roman Catholic religious life to embrace members of other Christian denominations, while also working to restore the prairie lands where they live.

L'Arche communities: learning to live from the heart
by Richard and Stephanie Bower
Communities which include members who are mentally disabled reveal fundamental truths about what matters in life.

The calling walk: attending to the community of life
by Mary Romano
A contemplative exercise in a natural setting leads to heightened awareness of the whole community of life.

on the cover
(c)Jim West
impact visuals
Volunteers from the community and across the country work in a community garden in Detroit as part of the Detroit Summer project, a three-week program where young people come together to work on projects to improve the community and to participate in educational activities.

Volume 83
Number 11
November 2000

Letters
Editorial Notes
Poetry
Short Takes
Classifieds
Book Review
Witness Profile