I decided to broaden my horizons and stow away with Sister Kiwi to New Zealand. But guess what. I ended up spending a week or so at Sister Allegrezza’s house first. Those two got their heads together and made me write a rule. A rule, a rule, I had to…
Here are the official minutes of Chapter 2015: Chapter 2015 Minutes
Delivered by Sr. Shoshanah Kay, Co-Minister “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of…
As the Sisters and Brothers finish their journeys back to the corners of the world where God has sent them, the work of a new year in our life together begins. This year’s Chapter was filled with surprises, tender moments, shared grief and shared joy. Healing moments came alongside raucous…
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As we come to this year’s Chapter/Convocation, we do so at a nodal point in history. Fellow Franciscan, Richard Rohr, noted that there is a subtle but profound difference between change and transformation. The former happens whenever something new enters the culture. It can take shape slowly. Or happen literally…
We stand in solidarity with you in the aftermath of this horrific racially-motivated hate crime. Know that you are not alone. We mourn with you. We pray with you. We stand with you. On Wednesday night, a gunman opened fire in a historic African American church – at least 9…
As we prepare to gather in St. Louis, MO from July 16-19 please review the following documents to prepare for the meeting. If you are able to save these documents on a tablet/laptop or print out a copy and bring it with you, this will dramatically save on the copying…
UPDATE: Registration is now closed! Thanks to everyone who signed up. Start planning now to attend Chapter 2016 in Indianapolis, IN There are 7 spots remaining for the 2015 Chapter/Convocation. If you’re wondering whether God is calling you to explore this community, consider this your sign! Registration will be held open…