Chapter 2016 Group Photo
Category: Spirituality
Wailing Against Walls- a Poem by Br. Coyote, OEF
We pray that we never become accustomed to seeing the fallen bodies of our sisters and brothers and lovers on anyone’s killing floor. We pray that we get over the feeling that our entire nation has moved backward a half century or more when some still thought they could take…
A Chapter Reflection from Br. Juniper, OEF
I am so grateful that I was able to attend Chapter 2016. It was an amazing time. I am willing to drive twenty-four hours with members of our little Order, twelve hours there and twelve hours back. I helped pay for and arrange the meeting. All because when we are…
About Generosity by Ron Nuss-Warren, OEF
2 Corinthians 6:13-15 I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a…
The Party- a Reflection from Sr. Shoshanah
We always have a party. Saturday night. After receiving our most newly professed. And novices. And postulants. After renewing our vows. After laying our rules upon the altar. After saying “yes” — one more time. After entering into communion — holy communion. After all this serious, profound, challenging, tough tender…
Communication Experiments
We’re trying a few new things around here. The forum page was recently rebuilt after the databases got corrupted, and we’re eager to see some communication and conversation there. Starting in July the members will be engaged with a study of the principles in the cloister. We’re also testing out…
The Annual Group Photo
Chapter 2016 Group Photo
The Servant Council
Part of the work of Chapter 2016 was to prayerfully select a Servant Council to care for the Order. Pictured here are the five professed members who were selected from left to right: Elijah Lefevre, Nancy Menning, Markie Oliver, Shoshanah Kay and Louis Canter. We will be posting brief biographies…
A Meditation Before Council Selection
O God, my God, we want you first and last, Cause you know our whole past When we see all your creatures, consider their features, we all want to know, O God how does your Spirit flow? Can the voice from the Cross overcoming our loss cry out with…
Revised Budget Documents- Please Read
The figures included have been substantially revised based on new and updated data. Please review them carefully. OEF Budget Narrative 2016 OEF New Budget 2017
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Wailing Against Walls- a Poem by Br. Coyote, OEF
We pray that we never become accustomed to seeing the fallen bodies of our sisters and brothers and lovers on anyone’s killing floor. We pray that we get over the feeling that our entire nation has moved backward a half century or more when some still thought they could take…
A Chapter Reflection from Br. Juniper, OEF
I am so grateful that I was able to attend Chapter 2016. It was an amazing time. I am willing to drive twenty-four hours with members of our little Order, twelve hours there and twelve hours back. I helped pay for and arrange the meeting. All because when we are…
About Generosity by Ron Nuss-Warren, OEF
2 Corinthians 6:13-15 I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a…
The Party- a Reflection from Sr. Shoshanah
We always have a party. Saturday night. After receiving our most newly professed. And novices. And postulants. After renewing our vows. After laying our rules upon the altar. After saying “yes” — one more time. After entering into communion — holy communion. After all this serious, profound, challenging, tough tender…
Communication Experiments
We’re trying a few new things around here. The forum page was recently rebuilt after the databases got corrupted, and we’re eager to see some communication and conversation there. Starting in July the members will be engaged with a study of the principles in the cloister. We’re also testing out…
The Annual Group Photo
Chapter 2016 Group Photo
The Servant Council
Part of the work of Chapter 2016 was to prayerfully select a Servant Council to care for the Order. Pictured here are the five professed members who were selected from left to right: Elijah Lefevre, Nancy Menning, Markie Oliver, Shoshanah Kay and Louis Canter. We will be posting brief biographies…
A Meditation Before Council Selection
O God, my God, we want you first and last, Cause you know our whole past When we see all your creatures, consider their features, we all want to know, O God how does your Spirit flow? Can the voice from the Cross overcoming our loss cry out with…
Revised Budget Documents- Please Read
The figures included have been substantially revised based on new and updated data. Please review them carefully. OEF Budget Narrative 2016 OEF New Budget 2017