As the novel coronavirus marched across the globe health experts advised increased physical distance between people as a means to slow the spread Many countries asked their citizens to self-quarantine or shelter in place Organizations sent employees home to work remotely if they could while others suffered a financially debilitating loss of employment Like others I participated in church and small group meetings through digital platforms As a world we practiced new forms of togetherness despite being physically disconnected It isn rsquo t just the internet that lets us maintain a sense of connection We connect to one another as [... more]