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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…
Francistide Retreat Fun
An Invitation from TSSF
Great Lakes Region Retreat
Chapter 2019 Reports
Check back over the course of this week, reports will be added!
Council Statement on Migrants at the Border
On behalf of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans we want to express our compassion and deep concerns as we observe the continual tragedy unfolding at the U.S./Mexico border. As Franciscans, we strongly oppose any and all mistreatment of those seeking to enter the U.S. Likewise, we firmly oppose the continued…
Council Statement on Christchurch, NZ Attack
The Order of Ecumenical Franciscans deplores the actions of the gunman accused of attacking two Mosques during Friday Prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March 2019. The actions of this accused man took the lives of fifty Muslims who were at worship and injured several dozen more, some seriously.…
Greetings and Gnawings
It’s been a busy Spring trying to prepare for the various outdoor ministries here in the Northwest. As I will not be here for the Rhododendron Rehabilitation program this year I was asked to see to the religious training of the daisies and the miniature roses. I must say religious…
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…