Third Places

Rick Meigs has written some helpful reflections on “Third Places,” drawing from the work of Ray Oldenburg in The Great Good Place. Christians should frequent third places. I’ve recently encouraged the twentysomethings of CPC to each adopt a third place of their own as a means of better knowing and loving their community.

When I lived in Saratoga I was in walking distance of 2 third places that I visited on a weekly basis and where I was able to participate in some good ministry. Since moving to San Carlos/Foster City 5 months ago, I’ve not done as good of a job as I’ve wanted to of sticking to 2-3 core third places. Rick’s article encourages me and excites me to step it up in this area.

To find out what a third place actually is and to read some great Christian reflections on third places, click here and read Rick’s post.

(HT: SM)