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By Kelly N S Woods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether it is because we\u2019re passionate about building communities, or we\u2019re struggling to balance our work and life commitments, it is easy to overextend ourselves in our hyperconnected world.<\/p>\n

And though it may seem counterintuitive to recommend another app to add to your home screens, I want to suggest to you Fabriq.<\/p>\n

As someone involved in growing and forming communities, I\u2019ve always felt the weight and privilege of walking alongside others, whether this is checking in during the week, following up on an event or important date, or being present with people as we journey through some of the hardest moments of life.<\/p>\n

If I\u2019m honest, amid caring for others, I\u2019ve often found myself losing track of time or unintentionally letting some relationships slip through the cracks \u2013 not out of lack of care, but out of lack of structure.<\/p>\n

Fabriq is a simple tool that helps you keep track of your relationships.<\/p>\n

It is not another social media app but is designed for you to use as a point of reflection.<\/p>\n

Inside the app you are encouraged to add the names of people you want to keep in connection with.<\/p>\n

You assign these names to a specific \u201ccircle\u201d and set how frequently you would like to connect in.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re then sent an alert when it\u2019s time to reach out.<\/p>\n

It also offers some other features, like a space to jot down notes or prayer requests, you can add birthday alerts or important dates to remember.<\/p>\n

It also allows you to reflect on the quality and method \u2013 such as, \u2018Great\u2019 and \u2018via Phone\u2019, as well as who was the person who initiated the catch up.<\/p>\n

Pastoral care is a pillar of a Christian community and as much as I want to share this app to help community leaders in their ministries and professional life, I am more struck with its need for our own personal friendships.<\/p>\n

Of course, I do not want to give the allusion that this app is a \u2018fix it\u2019 solution to maintaining healthy relationships.<\/p>\n

Rather, this app is for your own personal use, giving space to help reflect on your own friendships, important relationships and a chance to offer a rhythm of connection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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