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A Statement from the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans for Earth Day
with a bow to Br. Coyote, OEF The Holy One for Blessing spoke and gathered the dust from the Big Bang into the most fabulous life form – Earth. Earth was spoken into being: Sister Water, Brother Air, Sibling Rock and Blazing Fire shaped by the Voice into rivers, plains,…
Important Update to the 2020 Chapter
Dear Siblings & Friends, We the Council have two things to bring to you:First: After much deliberation, and in consultation with our hosts in Missouri, we are moving this year’s Order of Ecumenical Franciscans Chapter/Convocation to August 10-13, 2020 at the Pallottine Renewal Center, Florissant, MO. God willing, of course.…
Spiritual Freedom Border Wall Statement
April 2020: Intertribal & Interfaith Alliance Condemns Damage to Sacred Sites, Plants, Waters, Cemeteries, Shrines and Burials By Border Wall Construction & Seeks Legal Protection of Religious Freedom Guaranteed by U.S. Constitution The undersigned representatives of Tribal members, Tribal leaders, Indigenous rights organizations, and Interfaith organizations request meetings with Homeland…
Servant Council Message on Chapter & COVID-19
Dear OEF Siblings,As we stated in our last post, we have been monitoring the coronavirus situation as it impacts our plans for holding Chapter/Convocation this year. Here are some of our current thoughts:-It is looking pretty doubtful that we will be able to have Chapter at the scheduled time, June…
Servant Council Letter on COVID-19
Dear members of the OEF Community: The COVID-19 pandemic has been increasingly on our minds and hearts, and we appreciate the conversations we’ve been having and prayers that have been offered. Know that we, the OEF Council, are doing our best to monitor the situation and will adjust upcoming Order…
A Letter from the Council in preparation for Chapter
Dear siblings and friends, As Chapter and Convocation 2020 draws nearer, we’d like to invite everyone to spend time in preparation: supporting one another, deepening our spiritual practices, and making our hearts ready for the work, play, and growth that we enjoy when we gather together. Our theme this year…
Council Message on Australia
Our thoughts and heats are with our brothers and sisters, both human and non-human, in Australia whose lives have been torn apart by the ongoing wildfires. We give thanks for rain graciously delivered and trust that more will be given to extinguish fires and end crippling drought so that residents…
