The Concentric Circles of Communities

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  June 04, 2026

Community can be a geographic place, like a neighborhood, or group of people working toward a specific purpose or around specific interests. Community can also be seen as a network of people woven through our daily lives. Think of this network as concentric circles with the depth of relationships ranging from those who are emotionally close and intimate out to acquaintances we encounter along the was. No matter the emotional connections, I want to highlight a couple of things that help define..

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