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.

Greetings & Gnawings from Br. Rat

It has been a very productive year for me what with the Rhododendron Recovery Program, Br. Stephan’s holiday happenings and of course my formation subjects.As we wrap up 2018 and move into 2019 I will be immersing myself in all things related to the Table. I have attached a few photos…

Continue reading

Br. Rat Conducting the Christmas Festivities

It has been an extremely busy time for me. After many days of cooking for Br. Stephan’s Christmas Feast, I was tasked with organizing the entertainment for the Christmas Feast. I have attached a couple of photos along with my new music video titled The Sisters of Song aka the Birds in…

Continue reading

An Update from Br. Rat

Where did the time go! I almost forgot to report on my formation activities! Fortunately Sr. Kathleen inquired after me and Br. Stephan reminded me that I had a bit of writing to do. Anyway we have been super busy wrapping up our Rhododendron recovery program, looking up recipes and…

Continue reading

Statement from the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans in response to the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue

How long? How long do we have to experience these acts of hate. We must break the cycle of hate and fear with love. We are in Solidarity with all who say enough is enough. We offer our prayer for the victims and their victims and their families and the…

Continue reading

Francistide Retreat in the Upper Midwest

Our first ever joint regional retreat!                                         Registration packet can be downloaded here: Registration Packet

Continue reading

Greetings from Br. Rat

Having spent the better part of the summer rehabilitating Rhodies and getting a handle on the “elements of communion”, I was surprised when my spiritual journey took yet another turn in the direction of what I would define as a religious experience.                …

Continue reading

Greetings and Gnawings

It is not easy being a Rodent on a Franciscan journey especially when one of your assignments is community building with cats. There are times when I’m not sure if I’m reaching my intended audience. Maybe I just need more exposure to cat body language or a better understanding of…

Continue reading

ACT Now!

On April 3-5, 2018 the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and our partners will gather in Washington, D.C. for a historic event to launch its Truth and Racial Justice Initiative. As we mark 50 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…

Continue reading

Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity

Continue reading

A Statement on DACA

The following statement was prepared by the OEF Servant Council: Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” This is not optional for us. As followers of Jesus, we in the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans must say “No” to ending DACA. Our values based on the Gospels leads…

Continue reading