[Oe List ...] OE Digest, Vol 163, Issue 26
Lawrence Philbrook
icalarry at gmail.com
Sat Oct 11 16:20:01 PDT 2025
Audrey is great. We have met and she has engaged with several colleagues
including the Dialogue Impact Award.
I will pursue application advice
With respect,
Larry
Larry Philbrook, CPF CTF
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> 1. Re: Zoom info below Gail Oden Obituary (Paula Philbrook)
> 2. Re: Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!! (Isobel and Jim)
> 3. Re: Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!!
> (Dharmalingam Vinasithamby)
> 4. Congratulations Dear Karen!!! (Mari Crocker)
> 5. Re: Gail Oden Obituary (Evelyn Kurihara Philbrook)
> 6. Re: Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!! (Wendell Refior)
> 7. Furthering our conversation on undocumented immigrants and
> what to do (James Wiegel)
> 8. Re: Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!! (Nancy Lanphear)
> 9. Gail Oden (Alfrieda Wilkins)
> 10. Re: Furthering our conversation on undocumented immigrants
> and what to do (Terry Bergdall)
> 11. Re: Gail Oden (Isobel A Bishop)
>
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Paula Philbrook <paula.philbrook at gmail.com>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:50:05 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Zoom info below Gail Oden Obituary
> Info for Gail's memorial zoom:
>
> Lynn Oden is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
>
> Topic: My Meeting
> *Time: Oct 18, 2025 02:00 PM Arizona ( may come in early to zoom, call Kay
> if difficulty)*
>
> *Kay Schnizlein- 602 672 0899Join Zoom Meeting*
>
> *https://yavapai.zoom.us/j/97892405726?pwd=L8q3JTSBrF5u4RP8Ise9uwAaztvurF.1*
> <https://yavapai.zoom.us/j/97892405726?pwd=L8q3JTSBrF5u4RP8Ise9uwAaztvurF.1>
>
> *Meeting ID: 978 9240 5726*
> *Passcode: Gail*
>
>
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Isobel and Jim <isobeljimbish at optusnet.com.au>
> To: James Wiegel <jfwiegel at yahoo.com>, Order Ecumenical Community <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>, James Wiegel <
> jfwiegel at yahoo.com>
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:31:57 +1100
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!!
> Thank you Karen for your gifts! So freely given to Uptown and beyond!
> Warmest congratulations from us here in Australia. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻We
> celebrate your dedication and perserverance.
> Thank you .
> We honour you Karen.
> With love and gratitude.
> Isobel
>
> Isobel Bishop
> Mob. 0412 129 425
>
> On 11 Oct 2025, at 6:06 am, James Wiegel via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
>
> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
>
> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
> What a treat to know such people!!
>
>
> Jim Wiegel <http://partnersinparticipation.com/james-wiegel/>
>
> The unknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends
> everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love,
> hate, all that. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's
> plain sailing. John Lennon
>
> 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353
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> To: James Wiegel <jfwiegel at yahoo.com>, Order Ecumenical Community <
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> Cc:
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> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:58:23 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!!
>
> Congratulations Karen for the award! Delightful to see the Kemper building
> and the Uptown surroundings in the video of the event. So glad that you and
> others are there as a sign of the continuing presence of Those Who Care.
>
> Dharma
>
>
> On Saturday, 11 October 2025 at 08:32:44 am MYT, Isobel and Jim via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
>
> Thank you Karen for your gifts! So freely given to Uptown and beyond!
> Warmest congratulations from us here in Australia. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻We
> celebrate your dedication and perserverance.
> Thank you .
> We honour you Karen.
> With love and gratitude.
> Isobel
>
> Isobel Bishop
> Mob. 0412 129 425
>
> On 11 Oct 2025, at 6:06 am, James Wiegel via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
>
> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
>
> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
> What a treat to know such people!!
>
>
> Jim Wiegel <http://partnersinparticipation.com/james-wiegel/>
>
> The unknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends
> everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love,
> hate, all that. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's
> plain sailing. John Lennon
>
> 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353
>
> 623-363-3277
>
> jfwiegel at yahoo.com <marilyn.oyler at gmail.com>
>
> www.partnersinparticipation.com
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> From: Mari Crocker <maricrocker at gmail.com>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>, Karen Snyder <
> karen.snyder10 at gmail.com>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:17:59 -0400
> Subject: [Oe List ...] Congratulations Dear Karen!!!
> Hi Karen,
>
> What a commendation from Uptown and the World.
>
> I think you should be a nominee for Mika Brzezinski’s “Know Your Value 50
> Over 50 Award.”
>
> Keep on “going, girl!”
>
> Love you,
>
> Mari
>
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Evelyn Kurihara Philbrook <joyful52 at gmail.com>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:56:16 +0800
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Gail Oden Obituary
> Thank you Paula for sharing Gail's life tribute! She lived a long time !
> I am sure she will be missed.
> Evelyn, & Larry Philbrook
> Sent from EKPhilbrook
>
> On Oct 11, 2025, at 12:10 AM, Joyce Sloan via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> With fond memories of the Odens, I send hugs and condolences to Lynn,
> Lance, Lief and their families.
>
> On Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM Paula Philbrook via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
>> On the evening of September 20, 2025, Mrs. Gail Oden passed peacefully in
>> her sleep at the Landings of Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was just a few
>> weeks shy of her 87th birthday. Up to the very end, Gail maintained an
>> abiding and unflinching love for her family and friends that she manifested
>> in service and was the hallmark in the life of this graceful daughter,
>> sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Gail was born in Binghampton, New
>> York to Aurther and Helen Monell. She was the second of four children and
>> was strongly connected to her family. The Monell clan lived with passion
>> and devotion to one another and to the world in which they walked.
>> Gail evidenced this passion in her own mission to South America and in
>> her careers as a teacher and as a medical technician. She met another
>> missionary who had served in South America, Dr. Lynn Oden, and quickly
>> convinced him that they should marry and form a family. Their service
>> continued in the raising of two sons and dedication to improving the world
>> in which they raised them. They travelled across the nation and overseas to
>> Asia in their efforts to bring light to the world and serve as examples to
>> the young men they were launching into that world. A lone woman in this sea
>> of raging testosterone, she remained the iron spine in their ongoing
>> service to others. She cared for them all, all those they brought home, and
>> all those she found in the world in need. She loved and she served.
>> In later years she delighted in the service of her husband and sons and
>> in the joy of grandchildren, many of whom quickly outgrew her in stature,
>> but never in heart.
>> She is preceded in death by her parents, her older sister, Marlene, and
>> younger brother, Richard. She is survived and cherished by her husband,
>> Lynn, her sister Rita Byers, sons Lance (and wife Remi) and Leif (and wife
>> Amara), and a plethora of grandchildren whom she adored.
>> The memorial event will be held on Saturday, October 18th at Windsong
>> Retirement Villas. 3386 North Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, Arizona
>> 86314 at 2:00pm. All are invited. Love, Lynn Oden
>>
>> <image.png>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Paula
>>
>> Personal Mission Statement: *I nurture love, peace & harmony in every
>> situation for my caring family, disempowered communities, and our precious
>> planet.*
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Wendell Refior <wendellrefior at gmail.com>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:10:54 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!!
> Hi - Congratulations, Karen.
> It has been a great pleasure and rewarding to work with you on the ICA
> Global Archives.
> Wendell
>
> On Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
>> Congratulations Karen for the award! Delightful to see the Kemper
>> building and the Uptown surroundings in the video of the event. So glad
>> that you and others are there as a sign of the continuing presence of Those
>> Who Care.
>>
>> Dharma
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, 11 October 2025 at 08:32:44 am MYT, Isobel and Jim via OE <
>> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Thank you Karen for your gifts! So freely given to Uptown and beyond!
>> Warmest congratulations from us here in Australia. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻We
>> celebrate your dedication and perserverance.
>> Thank you .
>> We honour you Karen.
>> With love and gratitude.
>> Isobel
>>
>> Isobel Bishop
>> Mob. 0412 129 425
>>
>> On 11 Oct 2025, at 6:06 am, James Wiegel via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
>> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
>>
>> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
>>
>> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
>> What a treat to know such people!!
>>
>>
>> Jim Wiegel <http://partnersinparticipation.com/james-wiegel/>
>>
>> The unknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends
>> everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love,
>> hate, all that. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's
>> plain sailing. John Lennon
>>
>> 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353
>>
>> 623-363-3277
>>
>> jfwiegel at yahoo.com <marilyn.oyler at gmail.com>
>>
>> www.partnersinparticipation.com
>>
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>
> --
> Sincerely yours.
> "We must be lovers." "..the sentiment of love. This is the one remedy for
> all ills, the panacea of nature." - Emerson in lecture, "Man, The Reformer"
> (1841)
> Wendell
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: James Wiegel <jfwiegel at yahoo.com>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc: Sunny Walker <sunny.sunwalker at gmail.com>, Order Ecumenical Community <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:23:53 -0700
> Subject: [Oe List ...] Furthering our conversation on undocumented
> immigrants and what to do
>
> Judy and I were watching an interview with Audrey Tang(?) Taiwan's
> Minister of Digital Affairs last night. She got talking about what has
> been done in Taiwan to overcome polarization and the lowering of trust in
> government. I found this video of hers very stimulating of what democracy
> could mean moving into the future. She talks of generating "Collective
> Intelligence"
> https://youtu.be/2OGKzOWplyQ
>
> Here is a link to the interview we watched on PBS
>
> https://www.pbs.org/video/audrey-tang-rf1pro/
>
> All this blows my mind a bit, and I wonder if our colleague dialogue and
> oe lists might evolve on this. Also wondering what efforts are happening
> in the US and other places
>
> Jim Wiegel
>
> “We are all time travelers journeying into the future. But let us make
> that future a place we want to visit. “ Stephen Hawking
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Nancy Lanphear <nancylanphear at gmail.com>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc: James Wiegel <jfwiegel at yahoo.com>, Isobel and Jim <
> isobeljimbish at optusnet.com.au>, Order Ecumenical Community <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:51:35 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Rhythm within award!!!! Yea, Karen!!!!!!
> What great news about the award, Karen, and so richly deserved. Not only
> have you initiated many projects, you’ve seen them through and/or
> encouraged others along the way, sharing your wisdom and skills. It’s a
> privilege to be among your colleagues and friends all these 50 years.
> Thank you for your service, locally and globally.
> Sent with love ❤️ Nancy
>
> On Oct 10, 2025, at 5:31 PM, Isobel and Jim via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
> Thank you Karen for your gifts! So freely given to Uptown and beyond!
> Warmest congratulations from us here in Australia. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻We
> celebrate your dedication and perserverance.
> Thank you .
> We honour you Karen.
> With love and gratitude.
> Isobel
>
> Isobel Bishop
> Mob. 0412 129 425
>
> On 11 Oct 2025, at 6:06 am, James Wiegel via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
>
> Karen Snyder Receives the Rhythm Within Award
>
> <https://youtu.be/boDpk5uZyRQ?si=tQ4Qaipr7PCjDU3B>
> What a treat to know such people!!
>
>
> Jim Wiegel <http://partnersinparticipation.com/james-wiegel/>
>
> The unknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends
> everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love,
> hate, all that. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's
> plain sailing. John Lennon
>
> 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353
>
> 623-363-3277
>
> jfwiegel at yahoo.com <marilyn.oyler at gmail.com>
>
> www.partnersinparticipation.com
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Alfrieda Wilkins <alfriedawilkins at gmail.com>
> To: oe at lists.wedgeblade.net
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:54:02 -0700
> Subject: [Oe List ...] Gail Oden
> Goodness, how the Saints keep marching in at this time. I had the
> opportunity to cross paths with Gail and her family at the Houston house.
> She was a stalwart colleague, just as her obituary reflected.
> Condolences to the family.
> Just at the time so many seem to be exiting the planet, the rest of us
> need to become “like camels” according to Matthew Fox. Filling ourselves
> with goodness, and beauty and humility and compassion and gratitude however
> we can, for the long journey ahead. We know not for how long but we do know
> where we want to head.
> Alfrieda Wilkins
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Terry Bergdall <bergdall2 at gmail.com>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:15:00 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Furthering our conversation on undocumented
> immigrants and what to do
> Thanks, Jim. I found this video to be very interesting. It is one of the
> few pieces I’ve seen or read that motivates me to look more serious into
> the positive opportunities that AI might enable. I still have no idea how
> the “collective intelligence” described in this video actually works, nor
> how it might be practically applied in a small group like ours, but I am
> open to giving it a try. Given the animosity I’ve had in general to
> manipulative aspects of social media and the potential for abuse of AI,
> that's something. Maybe it’s the beginning of an “image change” for me!
>
> Terry
>
> On Oct 11, 2025, at 11:23, James Wiegel via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> Judy and I were watching an interview with Audrey Tang(?) Taiwan's
> Minister of Digital Affairs last night. She got talking about what has
> been done in Taiwan to overcome polarization and the lowering of trust in
> government. I found this video of hers very stimulating of what democracy
> could mean moving into the future. She talks of generating "Collective
> Intelligence"
> https://youtu.be/2OGKzOWplyQ
>
> Here is a link to the interview we watched on PBS
>
> https://www.pbs.org/video/audrey-tang-rf1pro/
>
> All this blows my mind a bit, and I wonder if our colleague dialogue andor lists
> might evolve on this. Also wondering what efforts are happening in the US
> and other places
>
>
> Jim Wiegel
>
> “We are all time travelers journeying into the future. But let us make
> that future a place we want to visit. “ Stephen Hawking
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>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Isobel A Bishop <isobeljimbish at optusnet.com.au>
> To: Beret Griffith via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:45:21 +1100
> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Gail Oden
> Dear Alfrieda,
> Thank you for your words which are so grounded. I salute you :)
> It is a joy to read the condolences which we write about those who pass on
> to the glory land. I remember both the Odens with deep respect. I did not
> work closely with Gail, and yet I noticed a genuine depth and wisdom and
> deep strength within.
> Thank you Jim Weigel for the two links you sent. I deeply appreciate the
> thoughts of Audrey Tang.
> Down here although we have a breathing space in our more progressive
> Government, China is a nearby huge concern to us and Pacifica.
>
> In hope and with love,
> Isobel
>
> > On 12 Oct 2025, at 3:54 am, Alfrieda Wilkins via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
> >
> > Goodness, how the Saints keep marching in at this time. I had the
> opportunity to cross paths with Gail and her family at the Houston house.
> She was a stalwart colleague, just as her obituary reflected.
> > Condolences to the family.
> > Just at the time so many seem to be exiting the planet, the rest of us
> need to become “like camels” according to Matthew Fox. Filling ourselves
> with goodness, and beauty and humility and compassion and gratitude however
> we can, for the long journey ahead. We know not for how long but we do know
> where we want to head.
> > Alfrieda Wilkins
> > _______________________________________________
> > OE mailing list
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