In L’Arche, we believe people need the sense of belonging to one another and the wider society gleaned from being able to contribute to decisions that affect us. This empowerment happens in a house meeting, where people may decide together such daily issues as who takes out the compost, and also happens when L’Arche people can contribute to social services policy. In A Human Future we promote dialogue about what makes for a healthy society, a society where people feel heard and give generously of themselves because they have a sense of ownership. We are grateful to Miriam Wyman, a friend of L’Arche with broad experience of helping build a society where people can contribute to decision making, who has written a thought-provoking and timely article. May we accept the challenge to grow in our participation as we approach upcoming elections!