P.M. Breakout Session - Family Mosaic

Singleness

All of us have been, are, or will be single at some point in our lives. Singleness in all its varieties provokes mixed responses in our faith communities: we agree, at least in theory, with the apostle Paul that it is a gift; however, we seem to go to great lengths to avoid receiving this particular gift and aren't always sure how to incorporate single persons fully into the life of the community.

In this session, we will look at the gifts and challenges of singleness (whether voluntary or involuntary), particularly the experiences of single parents of all ages and the importance of passion and intimacy for singles.