With not much more than a blink, half the year has whizzed by us and now summer quickly unfolds. For some, like myself, the midpoint of the year brings a moment of reflection and reevaluation. About this time, we sense we’re either right on track with our hopes and expectations for the year or we’re battling the vexing frustration of slow (or no) progress toward the goals we set out so eagerly to achieve just months ago.

This month, we would like to spotlight one of our area churches, Porch Culture, pastored by Stephen Pollite. This summer they launched a new concept in an effort to inspire community and engage neighbors. Through the simplicity of something they call Porch Dinners, they are creating an opportunity and an atmosphere for neighbors to converge, slow down, eat, and actually have a conversation.... right on the porch.