<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">In the 70s, my ICA assignment was in Oklahoma City, and Dennis was assigned in Tulsa. We were all getting experienced in facilitation of Town Meeting ‘76. Dennis & I were assigned to conduct the original plan in Guthrie OK, meaning that we trained local workshop leaders for several sessions before the big event. Guthrie had an interesting history, being the capitol of Oklahoma while it was still a territory, and none too happy about losing that status to OKC! The event was a success, and it was wonderful to work with Dennis, such a kind & detailed & talented leader, and all around sweet friend.</div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Nancy Trask</div></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM Beret Griffith via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div dir="ltr">Dennis was great. We will miss him.<div>Beret Griffith & Paul Noah</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 3:36 PM Nancy Lanphear via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div dir="auto">What a great comment about Dennis. I only met him a few times, but his gentleness and smile have remained with me. I also remember that Dennis and Joyce Reese worked as a team in and around Chicago(?). Nancy<br id="m_-2927086317593473080m_-7295429699335905985lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPad</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 18, 2026, at 1:19 PM, Martha Laird via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">I agree wholeheartedly with everything that’s been said about Dennis. The only thing that I would add was his connection to Uptown. He was one of the first residents of uptown that joined in wholeheartedly with the work of the ICA. I was on the uptown team and he and I would walk the streets of uptown together, delivering flyers trying to get people to come to meetings, etc. He was definitely someone who loved the grass roots and knew the importance of their input into any plan. <div><div dir="ltr">Martha (Laird)<div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 18, 2026, at 2:32 PM, Milan Hamilton via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">I didn't know Dennis very well, except by reputation. Linda knew him better I think because of her being more active in ToP training. But it just occurred to me to comment on the blessings we all have as we are making our own preparations to follow the way Dennis and so many of us are going. As those who knew Dennis well are expressing their feelings of grieving and appreciation, it is worth mentioning what a privilege it has been and is to be a part of this "beloved community" with the common memory that is embedded in us. With gratitude for Dennis and you all. Milan H.</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:53 PM Cheryl via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px" dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dear ICA and Order Colleagues,</font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">I too will deeply miss Dennis Jennings, with his gifts of humor, gentle presence, and generosity of spirit. His gifts to all communities he was part of were significant. 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Add memories, photos, or videos; invite others to contribute; v...</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></a></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dennis will be deeply missed,</font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Cheryl Kartes, CTF</font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">ToP Mentor Trainer</font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">former ICA Board Member</font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div>
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On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00:07 AM CST, <a href="mailto:oe-request@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">oe-request@lists.wedgeblade.net</a> <<a href="mailto:oe-request@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">oe-request@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br><br><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 05:01 <<a href="mailto:oe-request@lists.wedgeblade.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">oe-request@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><br><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> 1. Fwd: Dennis Jennings (Richard Alton)</div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> ---------- Forwarded message ----------<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> From: Richard Alton <<a href="mailto:richard.alton@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">richard.alton@gmail.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> To: Colleague Dialogue <<a href="mailto:dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>>, Order Ecumenical<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Community <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:15:04 -0600<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Subject: [Oe List ...] Fwd: Dennis Jennings </div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> </div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Dear ICA and Order colleagues,<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> It is with great sadness that we wanted to let you know that our beloved<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> colleague, mentor, and friend Dennis Jennings passed away on the morning of<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> February 15th 2026.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> There isn?t a bad thing anyone in this world could say about Dennis. He<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> was simply the best. Loving, nurturing, kind, thoughtful, funny, and just<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> filled with so much care and dedication for the people and spaces around<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> him. Dennis will be so dearly missed by so many. His presence in our<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> community and lives will never be quite filled ? but may we be able to<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> take the wisdom and care he imparted on us into all the rooms we step into<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> -- and make each space a little better for it. May we be able to embody<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> his humility, soft-but-grounded presence, and quick wit and levity. Dennis<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> had a great quiet knowing: he knew what was needed to make any situation<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> better, and had a way of manifesting what was needed.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> I know many of our hearts are broken by this huge loss ? and we will find<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> a time to grieve and celebrate this cherished and wonderful life in<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> community soon. For now, here are some words from his partner in crime, and<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> the one who knew him best ? Judy Weddle.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> -----------------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Our dear friend Dennis Jennings passed away this morning.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> While Dennis was a quiet and careful person he exhibited many strengths.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> He soared when recalling data gleaned from research. He was thorough and<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> trustworthy in reporting data. There was many a time in meetings when the<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> group would become silent when he would speak up - knowing that his<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> contribution was valuable and that he was going to make was succinct<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> comment that was thought-through and nearly always a helpful perspective -<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> either with new ideas keenly analyzed or accurate reflection of<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> contributions from chaotic conversations. He was an especially organized<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> person and could ?pull up" and find facts that would be long past for many<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> of us.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Dennis had a gift for planning paying careful attention to details. This<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> made him a powerful facilitator. He loved the Technology of Participation<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> and was totally grounded in these methods. He enjoyed leading groups and<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> helping people find meaning from the work they do. He also enjoyed ToP<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Training and teaching the methods to others. We have lost an example of<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> fine facilitation and training support. Dennis was proud to have been a<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> part of the Institute of Cultural Affairs for many years. He was a part of<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> the staff for many years.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Dennis was also a very kind and gentle person. His spiritual foundations<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> made his personal values strong. He knew how to live in community. He was<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> not weak. He was tenacious and rooted like a tree.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> While he did not relish conflict he did not run from it. He would throw<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> himself into the fray, even knowing how stressful it was for him, whenever<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> he felt the need to stand his ground.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> He cared deeply for others and he had a self-deprecating sense of humor<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> that many people admired.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> My sweet friend. I will miss him.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Seva Gandhi<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Principal and Founder<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Collaborative Connections<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> 708-712-5467<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> </div></div></div><div style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 8px;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);color:rgb(38,40,42)"><div style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Dennis was also a foundational member of the *Greenrise Community* on the<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> 6th and 7th th floor of the ICA Chicago building. Dennis was key in<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> helping not only think through the organization of the community but more<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> important a constant presence in working out the day-by-day practices. It<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> was amazing to see the amount of time and energy he took in making<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> community work.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> What a presence.<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Dick Alton<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Richard H. T. Alton<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> ICA Global Fund<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> United Methodist Creation Care<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> Behold, all things are being made anew<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> T: 773.344.7172<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">> <a href="mailto:richard.alton@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">richard.alton@gmail.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://lists.wedgeblade.net/pipermail/oe-wedgeblade.net/attachments/20260217/0a8a5d84/attachment-0001.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">wedgeblade.net/attachments/20260217/0a8a5d84/attachment-0001.htm</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Message: 2<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:14:31 -0500<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">From: Colleen Haithcock <<a href="mailto:colleenonnortheastcreek@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">colleenonnortheastcreek@gmail.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">To: Colleague Dialogue <<a href="mailto:dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Cc: Order Ecumenical Community <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>>, Richard<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"> Alton <<a href="mailto:richard.alton@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">richard.alton@gmail.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] [Dialogue] Fwd: Dennis Jennings ??<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">He was also my friend,..<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Regards,<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Colleen Haithcock</div></div></div><div style="padding:12px 0px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px" dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:50:16 +0800<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">From: Lawrence Philbrook <<a href="mailto:icalarry@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">icalarry@gmail.com</a>><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">To: Order Ecumenical Community <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] OE Digest, Vol 167, Issue 15<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dennis will be missed. Quiet serious deeply caring<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Love and respect<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Evelyn and Larry<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Larry Philbrook, CPF CTF<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">ICA Taiwan<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="http://www.icatw.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">www.icatw.com</a><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">T: 8862 2871 3150<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">F: 8862 2871 2870</font><br><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">End of OE Digest, Vol 167, Issue 16<br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">***********************************<br></div></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 8px;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);color:rgb(38,40,42)">
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