Larry was immediately drawn to the Fellowship Community. On his first day as he stood in the parking lot at Hilltop House, he fell in love with the community and realized that what was missing in his life was a sense of community.

Charles has maintained some important friendships over long years—one since first grade. He is also a kind of bridge builder as he has been the only black member of several communities at various times in his life. Now he has come to live as the first black member of the Fellowship Community.

With deep love and respect, we share the passing of Ann Scharff—beloved friend, mother, grandmother, mentor, co-founder (and angel) of the Fellowship Community, and quiet force of compassionate service.

Many of Shirley’s sweetest friendships – and in a way the best years of her life, with an abundance of little nourishing moments – were in c