I found a small Minecraft group that is trying to feel like a real friend circle. It is a Skyblock SMP where people play and also hang out in chat. There are around 10 active players right now and they are open to more people joining.
They do weekly gatherings every Wednesday night around 7 PM EST. The server is still open the rest of the time so you can hop on whenever you want and talk with people.
The community runs on a first name vibe or a simple nickname if you want. They care a lot about being respectful so it stays comfy for all skill levels.
