These Sacred Threads...Living in the threads of life that hold us together
May 17
by Elpis in Places 0 comments

Bind us together…

New friends. From old friends. Meet Tanya (in green) and Sandy (in blue). I went to Denver knowing many stories about their wonderful spirits, gracious souls, stunning hearts. I will leave Denver having shared new stories, a couple of meals, and delightful time with them. Tanya came from Australia, after a stopover in Rock Island, to visit our mutual friend Laura. She awaits the day Australian Lutheran Church will fully recognize the gifts of women in its midst through ordination. Sandy is a retired UCC pastor, whom my friend Katherine credits with her own journey to ordination. I am blessed to have spent time with them and experienced their gifts – and hearts and smiles – in person.  
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May 17
by Elpis in Cities, Sabbatical 1 comments

How does your garden grow?

This garden grows on the street in front of Central Presbyterian in downtown Denver. Stationed next to an entry for Denver’s only homeless program for working people, New Genesis (newgenesis.org), these small raised beds provides fresh produce for the Metro CareRing’s fresh food market, the lgbt drop-in center, and other ministries of the church.      
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May 08
by Elpis in Places 5 comments

Wonderings and Wanderings…

An occasional blog, heavy on the photos, as I wonder and wander my way through a 3 month clergy sabbatical. My god-daughter Violet listens intently as the choir sings a benediction. We’re sitting on the stunning Sabbatical Star quilt signed by the congregation. (St. John’s Lutheran-Rock Island, IL)
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