there are lessons the Hutterites can teach us about building a more connected culture. Mary-Ann Kirkby has been following these lessons for decades now, as she lives apart from her colony of origin with her non-Hutterite husband and son. When she hosts a gathering, for example, she remembers how her childhood neighbors would ensure that time spent together was high quality. With this in mind, she tries to make meaning in every conversation. “I start with a question that we all discuss. Last time it was, ‘What did your parents teach you about marriage?’ Gathering together and taking the time
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