Hundreds gathered in a theater in Boulder, Colorado, on August 17, 2014, on what would have been Reb. Zalman’s ninetieth birthday, to pay him respect and gratitude. Matthew Fox was invited to offer the opening prayer at his service. You may find the prayer in Matt’s newly updated and revised autobiography, “Confessions” page 445: AncientContinue reading “An Opening Prayer: Matthew Fox honoring Reb. Zalmon”
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It is our task to be a blessing
Three days ago, on the 25th of November, Helena posted this picture of a rainbow over Trinity on her facebook page. Ten days ago the Education and Outreach Ministry talked about the tragedy of terrorism in Paris and we talked about the Belko Peace Lecture for 2016. Sarah spoke of a David Brooks editorial whereContinue reading “It is our task to be a blessing”
old age
I had a delightful conversation with Julia Brabenec, from Northport, yesterday. She is a member of Trinity. We had tea, fresh bread, and poetry. Julia read me a number of her poems, including this one. She gave me her permission to post it here for you to read: Old Age How does it happen? WeContinue reading “old age”
This whole time
First Congregational Church of Northport was formally organized in February of 1863. Their first church was built on this location in 1869. The structure you see is a renovation of the original building that was built by a forebear of several current members and friends of Trinity Church of the UCC. Northport Methodist Church was organizedContinue reading “This whole time”
transformation
What a transforming time has been the season of Lent and Easter for St. Andrew. Donna Papenhausen’s art (& her words) have enabled us to see familiar texts differently. Jim Cox’s gift of music has empowered us hear the notes of those familiar texts with fresh ears. During my lenten trip to Portland, Oregon forContinue reading “transformation”
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 8,800 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 15 years to getContinue reading “2012 in review”
“Of course, the longer one lasts . . .”
Who we are includes our bodily selves. . . and our reflections . . . and shadow . . . oh yes it does:
mysterious, irrevocable, and sacred
Sunday in Portland. Just began to heat our small sauna to enjoy before church and then a 3 to 4 hour trip to Yachats on the Pacific Coast. This time of travel and family and new ritual and ancient ways and soulful, joyful people and . . . is like . . . well .Continue reading “mysterious, irrevocable, and sacred”
Fungie
One of you asked if we had seen Fungie the dolphin while we were in Dingle. The answer is, “no.” But if you’d like to see “Fungie up close and personal” go to dinglepost.com there is a 3+minute video, complete with music for you to watch.
Kells in County Kerry
We’ve rented a home for three weeks across the Bay from Dingle in a community named Kells. Kells is hardly recognizable as a village in American terms. There are no main streets, no shopping district, not even mailboxes to identify residences. . . .Kells is just about the greatest place going. But it isn’t forContinue reading “Kells in County Kerry”
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