Pastor, teacher, partner, dog walker, gardener, conservationist, contemplative, hiker. Currently serving as a Formation Coordinator for OEF and Dean of VT/NY conference of Lutheran Synod.

A Message from the Interim Minister

As a North Dakotan I appreciate that we have four very distinct seasons in a year.  Sometimes we have six or eight very distinct seasons in a year and that’s another story! For now, I share that in a very short span of time darkness has given way to longer…

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A Silent Witness

From Br. David Luke Hutton, OEF  The invitation simply read, “Please support our Coptic Rally on Sunday 03/01/2015 Candle Light Vigil for 21 Egyptians Martyred in Libya 3:00 pm. Nashville Public Library …” … There were many reasons one could have convinced themselves Not to attend. An Outsider from another…

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There’s More Than One Way to Preach the Gospel

Br. Cesare Bonizzi, OFM Cap. has a unique way of sharing God’s love- with the driving sounds of Heavy Metal Music.

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A Different Sort of Birdsong

Post by Karim Metwaly.

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The Journey is Always Unfolding

A Novice reflection by Br. Greg Williams, n/OEF who is seeking to make life vows this summer. So what have I learned? What am I going forward with, as I move towards Profession within the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans? Moving into a new Spiritual realm is never an ending, except…

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Finding a Franciscan Home Again

A Novice Reflection by Br. Louis Canter, n/OEF who is seeking to make life vows this Summer. My name is Louis Canter and I currently am a novice in the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans. I am not new to religious life, since I was a member of the Friars Minor…

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When We Sing, We Pray Twice

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From Co-Minister Shoshanah Kay

Greetings All, Peace and Good. The Servant Team met this past week in Pittsburgh.  John Michael has sent minutes from this meeting.  Let me offer a bit more context in which to hold these minutes. Any shuffle in the mix of people creates new dynamics and makes for a new…

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#ShareTheJourney

You can follow the amazing journey of Sister Magdalena, OEF as she travels to Kenya & Rwanda with the Episcopal Migration Service. She will be blogging through the journey and you can follow the whole project on Twitter by tracking the hashtag #ShareTheJourney

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Reflections Upon Requesting Life Profession

Br. Ian Vincent, n/OEF plans to travel to the United States from Nagoya, Japan this summer to request lifetime profession with the order. What follows is a brief reflection on his formation process: When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment he replied “You shall love the Lord your…

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