CLC's folks are generous with time, talent and money and recognize God's generosity to them. Early Church was astounding in its diversity-3000 added in a day, men, women and people of all ethnicities. All equally valued and included on basis of being a Jesus follower; "had everything in common" = what does this practically mean? Common possessions, common place/time (or proximity), common purpose-common dream and direction by power of God's Spirit. What makes us one is not our sameness but rather our commitment to following Jesus- What does that unity amidst diversity mean? Truthtelling, acceptance/belonging based only on Jesus, practical covenant relationship with CLC family.