What is a community?

A social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests and perceived or perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists.

A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

I think that community is a broad theme which incorporates a wide variety of people and both family and faith. Although it’s not as personal as family, community gives people a sense of belonging and identity.  As well as community being a large group of people who share common interests it can also refer to shared values and beliefs for example: religion. The people whom you trust and rely on can also be you’re community, in a way you’re community can also be seen as almost like you’re second non blood related family.

Types of communities?

• Religion
• Culture
• School/work
• Sport
• Night life
• Friends
• Hobbies/ interests
• Geographical area
• Island events
• Politics
• Parishes
• A group of people unified by the same interests