[Oe List ...] OE Digest, Vol 58, Issue 38

Sat Jan 28 22:46:10 PST 2017

Would send my Sichuan tea, but I am sure it will be too late.

Carol, I knew your hubby in Majuro.  I am getting old, and just trying to even get his first name is a chore, but please get yourself comfortable, and enjoy your northwest Pacific winter.

Jaime
Shenyang and Saipan

wangzhimu2031
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yesterday, appreciate; tomorrow, anticipate; today, participate! in all, celebrate!

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Today's Topics:

   1. Auburn letter (Jaime R Vergara via OE)
   2. Re: Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!
      (Del Morrill via OE)
   3. Re: Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!
      (Milan Hamilton via OE)
   4. Re: Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!
      (Sherwood Shankland via OE)
   5. Re: Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!
      (Karenbueno via OE)
   6. Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!
      (Holcombe Wanda via OE)

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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:50:18 -0500
From: Jaime R Vergara via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
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Subject: [Oe List ...] Auburn letter
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A draft for Marianas Variety publication 02.07

Auburn to White Christians

It came in the form of a letter, a confessionalstatement from White Americans that began: Fiftyfour years ago this coming April, Dr. Martin Luther King wrote a letter fromthe Birmingham jail to white Christian leaders on issues of racial justice andthe future of our nation. ?  AuburnSeminary ? pen(ned) a letter to white Christians. The white Christian vote wascrucial to the election of Donald J. Trump, who ? disparage(s) anddisrespect(s) people of color, women, and many others.

Theletter lives off the reputation of MLK Jr. whose mark among Whiteys put Obamato office, though heavily laced with guilt.  Threatened and defensive, Whitey chose Trump to pacify its fears.  Not a very smart choice, understandable buthardly justifiable.

Thismissive was not intended as a window-dressing letter.  With John Lewis finding himself in a tiffwith The Donald, the issues raised are very relevant.  While it did not exhibit the language of theexistential angst of those who echoed Moltman?s half-a-century old theology ofhope, or the theistic thoughts of Bultmann, Tillich, Bonheoffer and Niebuhr, itdid invite White Christians to examine whereof they cast their votes.  We shall not even venture into themetaphorical death-of-god expressions of Gabriel Vahanian, Thomas JJ Altizer,et al, whose movement since Time Magazine focused on it, changed Whitey?secclesiology big time. 

? let?s prepare ourselvesfor action. Let?s stop hiding the ugly and racist dimensions of our past.  Instead, we can tell the truth about itopenly, with repentance and humility.  Let?s get ready to protect vulnerable peoplewho are threatened by hate and injustice.  Let?s take to the streets in protest whenevernecessary.  If people are being harmed orthreatened, we should have the courage to stand with them? (underliningadded). The signatories were Austin,Bass, Evans, Harvey, McLaren, Messina, Scharen, Volf, and Whitmore, allEuropean-sourced (Latin, Teutonic, Scot-Irish, British) sounding names.

Inthe midst of the assault on the numinous status of Hispanic immigration (TheDonald justified the building of a wall as a prerogative of a nation to setboundaries; there are no visible barriers or walls between Canada and the US),an Iliff Seminary Professor penned the theology of hopelessness that iscurrently in the silent halls of medieval theological schools.  It reflects today?s mind and behavior as earthboundin significance and meaning, not the infinite and eternal wonder of Santa inthe Sky.

Duringthe Women?s March after Trump?s inauguration, a colleague used a quote from afemale Aussie aboriginal:  If you have come to help me, you are wastingyour time.  But if you have come becauseyour liberation is bound with mine, then let us work together. 

Whiteyis not seeking help or protection from the Donald.  It is seeking liberation from the illusionthat ?America is White?, its pet racial prejudice.  Yes, ?in White America? is a desperateholding-on to New England?s heritage, packaged well by the Kennedys and theircohorts but nonetheless, still in Whitey?s overcoats.

Trumpcannot liberate Whitey, unless by a miracle, Trump himself acknowledges that heneeds liberating from the limits of his relationships to women and minorities,and when Whitey realizes that the source of its strength in race relations inthe triumph of the Union vs. the Confederacy, and the Emancipation Declarationof Abe, is also its known Achilles heel.

AChinese Hotel Intern who participated in an NMC English Language DevelopmentCourse I facilitated, stumbled on the transcendent perspective on humanity inthe language of G-O-D, and did not know what to do with her ?belief? structuresince the sociological ?salvific-redemptive? nature of being part of acongregation is foreign to her.  Iremember walking out of such orientation more than a decade ago; ?Church?remained an imperial force.  But there itwas, the human experience that hungered for form to contain and maintain itsspirituality.

Trump,viewed as a liberator, will be a dictator. Whitey seeking liberation by forsaking any dependency on any externalforce other than its own enlightenment shall be greatly served to walk proudlyinto the future, and will be devoid of what has so far been the comforting armsof an Uncle Sam, or the theoretical dependence on a deity that assuredcertitude.  Any minority group seekinganother MLK, Jr. to hold its hands will be grossly disappointed.  

MLK?sletter from the Birmingham jail was of one refused entry into Whitey?s world.  He was liberating himself from the illusionsof ?America?.  The Auburn letter is ofWhite Christians struggling with a faith that shakes its imperial orientation;if it is a liberation of themselves that is at stake, the work ahead is full.  

Realityrears its authentic head often, devastating comfort.  I hold no hope for the liberation of WhiteChristians and Trump, but it is a delight to be proven wrong.  Thanks, Auburn.  Your turn, Whitey!

wangzhimu2031
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:31:09 -0800
From: Del Morrill via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
To: "'Nancy Lanphear'" <nancy at songaia.com>,	"'Order Ecumenical
	Community'" <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the
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Dear Nancy,

How we shall miss this special occasion; neither of us is up to it during the day as we have something in the evening ? a bit too much for us now. Amazing to think we used to find it easy to get in 2 or 3 things a day in earlier years ? no longer, it seems.

Give our love to her and to the rest.  

We?ll think of you.

Del and Justin 

From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Nancy Lanphear via OE
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 4:57 PM
To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>; Dorothea Jewell <dj.jewell at comcast.net>; Jann McGuire <laurelcg at aol.com>; Joan Knutson <Jfknutson at aol.com>; Lee and Leah Early <leahearly at comcast.net>; Martha Dempster <Skysoks2u at aol.com>; Molly Shaw <mollyshaw54 at gmail.com>; Nancy Lanphear <nancy at songaia.com>; Roger & Maxine Butcher <RMXButcher at dslextreme.com>; Sharon A. Fisher <saf1220 at gmail.com>; Sharry Lachman <SharryLachman at comcast.net>
Subject: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!

Dear Friends, 

There are many transitions that we are making these days as we all grow older, perhaps wiser?  One such journey is being celebrated on Saturday, January 28th, 2017.  

Some of you may know the story of the discovery of the land that was to become the Residential Learning Center and later, Songaia community. One day in 1986, Carol came up the driveway of the property along with a toddler, Jason Coffman. In her report of visiting the land, she announced, "Jason and I have found the PLACE!"

Her footprint is very firmly planted on our land.  Her care of community, including the place and its folks has been enormous.  Her many years of contributions and energy to both the community and to Rite of Passage Journeys are evident everywhere.  She will be missed in so many ways.  Her smile and warmth of welcome and the touches of her care are seen everywhere.  She watched over us with a kind and loving heart.

Carol's daughters have been encouraging her for several years to move closer to them. So now, 30 years later, she is moving closer to her most of her family located in Seattle and West Seattle.

Our community is honoring Carol with a "high tea" on Saturday, January 28th at 4:00 (of course, isn't that tea time?) .  

Although words cannot always speak what is in our hearts, we are inviting those of you who might be able to share stories of her years at the RLC, The Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church (where she and Stan were founding members), and Songaia to send them to us as a way to remind Carol that she is loved.

If it is possible for you to join us on Saturday at 4pm, please RSVP.  

With love, 

Nancy Lanphear 

Patricia Newkirk

Her new address is: 

Carol Crow

5214 Fauntleroy Way, SW Unit A, 
Seattle, WA 98136

Home phone - 206-735-7022 <tel:%28206%29%20735-7022> 

Cell - 206-406-8439 <tel:%28206%29%20406-8439> 

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Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 07:52:33 -0800
From: Milan Hamilton via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
To: "'Nancy Lanphear'" <nancy at songaia.com>,	"'Order Ecumenical
	Community'" <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the
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Wish we could be there for the ?sendoff? tea, but as someone who goes back with Carol to the years 1967 to 1971 in Lincoln, Nebraska, I have to add my best wishes and warm memories (and some not so warm) to the occasion. Even though we haven?t had much contact since those years, I have to say ?Carol, I am proud of the way you turned out!? Love, Milan (and Linda sends hers also)

Milan Hamilton

Aka Mellowmilan

80 North Center Street

Redlands, CA 92373

909-735-5163 (H)

909-556-5815 (M)

E-mail:  <mailto:mellowmilan2 at gmail.com> mellowmilan2 at gmail.com

Blog:  <http://www.mellowmilan.blogspot.com/> www.mellowmilan.blogspot.com

Blog 2:  <http://www.mellowmilansite.wordpress.com/> www.mellowmilansite.wordpress.com

From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Nancy Lanphear via OE
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 4:57 PM
To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>; Dorothea Jewell <dj.jewell at comcast.net>; Jann McGuire <laurelcg at aol.com>; Joan Knutson <Jfknutson at aol.com>; Lee and Leah Early <leahearly at comcast.net>; Martha Dempster <Skysoks2u at aol.com>; Molly Shaw <mollyshaw54 at gmail.com>; Nancy Lanphear <nancy at songaia.com>; Roger & Maxine Butcher <RMXButcher at dslextreme.com>; Sharon A. Fisher <saf1220 at gmail.com>; Sharry Lachman <SharryLachman at comcast.net>
Subject: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!

Dear Friends, 

There are many transitions that we are making these days as we all grow older, perhaps wiser?  One such journey is being celebrated on Saturday, January 28th, 2017.  

Some of you may know the story of the discovery of the land that was to become the Residential Learning Center and later, Songaia community. One day in 1986, Carol came up the driveway of the property along with a toddler, Jason Coffman. In her report of visiting the land, she announced, "Jason and I have found the PLACE!"

Her footprint is very firmly planted on our land.  Her care of community, including the place and its folks has been enormous.  Her many years of contributions and energy to both the community and to Rite of Passage Journeys are evident everywhere.  She will be missed in so many ways.  Her smile and warmth of welcome and the touches of her care are seen everywhere.  She watched over us with a kind and loving heart.

Carol's daughters have been encouraging her for several years to move closer to them. So now, 30 years later, she is moving closer to her most of her family located in Seattle and West Seattle.

Our community is honoring Carol with a "high tea" on Saturday, January 28th at 4:00 (of course, isn't that tea time?) .  

Although words cannot always speak what is in our hearts, we are inviting those of you who might be able to share stories of her years at the RLC, The Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church (where she and Stan were founding members), and Songaia to send them to us as a way to remind Carol that she is loved.

If it is possible for you to join us on Saturday at 4pm, please RSVP.  

With love, 

Nancy Lanphear 

Patricia Newkirk

Her new address is: 

Carol Crow

5214 Fauntleroy Way, SW Unit A, 
Seattle, WA 98136

Home phone - 206-735-7022 <tel:%28206%29%20735-7022> 

Cell - 206-406-8439 <tel:%28206%29%20406-8439> 

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From: Sherwood Shankland via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
To: "" <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>, "" <nancy at songaia.com>
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the
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Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 12:41:49 -0500
From: Karenbueno via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
To: mellowmilan2 at gmail.com, oe at lists.wedgeblade.net, nancy at songaia.com
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the
	land!
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Hey, Carol!  Remember our times in Lincoln, Nebraska?  We studied RS1 Pedagogy, gridded our neighborhood, worshipped and our kids played together.  Best wishes for you, and those you love the best, Carol.

Karen Bueno

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From: Milan Hamilton via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
To: 'Nancy Lanphear' <nancy at songaia.com>; 'Order Ecumenical Community' <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
Sent: Sat, Jan 28, 2017 8:52 am
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!

Wish we could be there for the ?sendoff? tea, but as someone who goes back with Carol to the years 1967 to 1971 in Lincoln, Nebraska, I have to add my best wishes and warm memories (and some not so warm) to the occasion. Even though we haven?t had much contact since those years, I have to say ?Carol, I am proud of the way you turned out!? Love, Milan (and Linda sends hers also)

Milan Hamilton
Aka Mellowmilan
80 North Center Street
Redlands, CA 92373
909-735-5163 (H)
909-556-5815 (M)
E-mail: mellowmilan2 at gmail.com
Blog: www.mellowmilan.blogspot.com
Blog 2: www.mellowmilansite.wordpress.com

From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Nancy Lanphear via OE
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 4:57 PM
To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>; Dorothea Jewell <dj.jewell at comcast.net>; Jann McGuire <laurelcg at aol.com>; Joan Knutson <Jfknutson at aol.com>; Lee and Leah Early <leahearly at comcast.net>; Martha Dempster <Skysoks2u at aol.com>; Molly Shaw <mollyshaw54 at gmail.com>; Nancy Lanphear <nancy at songaia.com>; Roger & Maxine Butcher <RMXButcher at dslextreme.com>; Sharon A. Fisher <saf1220 at gmail.com>; Sharry Lachman <SharryLachman at comcast.net>
Subject: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!

Dear Friends, 

There are many transitions that we are making these days as we all grow older, perhaps wiser?  One such journey is being celebrated on Saturday, January 28th, 2017.  

Some of you may know the story of the discovery of the land that was to become the Residential Learning Center and later, Songaia community. One day in 1986, Carol came up the driveway of the property along with a toddler, Jason Coffman. In her report of visiting the land, she announced, "Jason and I have found the PLACE!"

Her footprint is very firmly planted on our land.  Her care of community, including the place and its folks has been enormous.  Her many years of contributions and energy to both the community and to Rite of Passage Journeys are evident everywhere.  She will be missed in so many ways.  Her smile and warmth of welcome and the touches of her care are seen everywhere.  She watched over us with a kind and loving heart.

Carol's daughters have been encouraging her for several years to move closer to them. So now, 30 years later, she is moving closer to her most of her family located in Seattle and West Seattle.

Our community is honoring Carol with a "high tea" on Saturday, January 28th at 4:00 (of course, isn't that tea time?) .  

Although words cannot always speak what is in our hearts, we are inviting those of you who might be able to share stories of her years at the RLC, The Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church (where she and Stan were founding members), and Songaia to send them to us as a way to remind Carol that she is loved.

If it is possible for you to join us on Saturday at 4pm, please RSVP.  

With love, 

Nancy Lanphear 

Patricia Newkirk

Her new address is: 

Carol Crow

5214 Fauntleroy Way, SW Unit A, 
Seattle, WA 98136

Home phone - 206-735-7022

Cell - 206-406-8439

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Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 12:39:18 -0600
From: Holcombe Wanda via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
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Subject: [Oe List ...] Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!
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Dear Carol....Best Wishes on your new journey. Your gifts to Songai have been life giving and nurturing for all who participated in it's gifts, myself included. May this next phase of your life be filled with wonder and 

Grace & Peace?

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