August 2022 - Dialogue - lists.wedgeblade.net

Anyone interested in a book study?
by James Wiegel 18 Sep '22

18 Sep '22

Jamie Mudd, aka Jaimie Leopold, a close ICA and ToP colleague from Phoenix days and I are wondering if you would be interested in studying this book over the next couple of months RECOVERING ABUNDANCE My colleague Andy Henry's marvelous book is due in March! I'm looking forward to Recovering Abundance: Twelve Practices for Small-Town Leaders. This book invites readers to live a new story--to join a movement of renewal for small towns and rural communities. Offering twelve civic-spiritual practices, rooted in Jesus's miracle among the multitude, that rural and small-town leaders can use to renew their congregations and communities. Through these twelve practices, Henry helps readers tune in to an alternative story, one he discovered in his own rural Ohio community. Yes, he saw the commonly lamented decline and devastation that have brought suffering to rural Americans and that seem to foster resentment and despair. However, as he dug deeper into the stories of his neighbors, he began to notice that small towns and rural regions are working. They are working to build inclusive, thriving, local economies, to weave a welcoming social fabric in their region, to cocreate a positive future--following the practices he explores in this book. Recovering Abundance is a new story about the agency and creativity of what Henry calls "ordinary leaders," not a story about scarcity and deprivation but one of abundance and generosity. Jim Wiegel “A revolution is on the horizon: a wholesale transformation of the world economy and the way people live.” Fred Krupp

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8/25/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 10 Sep '22

10 Sep '22

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8/31/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

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The miracle of becoming
by David Dunn 28 Aug '22

28 Aug '22

Two new, old poems. David Becoming As I watched the stars fall from the sky, I knew instantly that heaven was gone forever. Before dawn, when it had become clear that far is near and beyond is within, I was embraced by a Holy Mystery the filled me with awe, took my breath away, and opened the floodgates of my heart. Now when I listen to the silence, and look past the brilliance of the sun, trying to imagine before the beginning and beyond the edge of everything, I am certain that the becoming we were called to be before time began will be fulfilled in us today. Natural Miracles Our struggle to become ourselves is an act of creation. Our engagement in life energizes human evolution. Our care for one another expands the universe. It is a natural miracle that Being evokes tears of gratitude, silence offers a warm embrace and darkness invites us to music and dance. — "Mystery, possibility, and the power to choose" David Dunn 740 S Alton Way 9B Denver, CO 80247 720-314-5991 dmdunn1(a)gmail.com

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8/24/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 25 Aug '22

25 Aug '22

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Article on policy making across differing world views
by James Wiegel 25 Aug '22

25 Aug '22

Ofer Zalzberg was part of a team for several years working to integrate ToP with several other facilitative approaches for application in the Middle East. Seems this might apply elsewhere. Jim Wiegel “…the long work of turning their lives into a celebration is not easy. Come and let us talk“. The Sunflowers. Mary Oliver

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8/17/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 23 Aug '22

23 Aug '22

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8/22/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

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Re: [Dialogue] UPDATE: Prayers for Peter Baker
by clingojr＠aol.com 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

Thank you Michael, Catherine and Joan for the report on Peter's surgery and recovery; May we all lend to Peter the determination to keep on keeping on as he ever so slowly heals and follows the directions of skillful physical therapists. Much love, Charles -----Original Message----- From: Catherine Welch via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Catherine Welch <catherine(a)welchbox.com> Sent: Mon, Aug 22, 2022 11:04 am Subject: Re: [Dialogue] UPDATE: Prayers for Peter Baker Continued prayers for a successful rehab!Catherine Welch, Denver Sent from Mail for Windows From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue Sent: Monday, August 22, 2022 8:35 AM To: Colleague Dialogue Cc: Michael Shaw; Joanie Henjum Subject: [Dialogue] UPDATE: Prayers for Peter Baker Peter had surgery on Thursday after his Wednesday fall. They stabilized the vertebrae in his lumbar spine and pulled it back to as close to its original shape as they could, reconstructing it with screws and a rod. His vertebrae had been crushed so they took out all the bone splinter as well. He had a second surgery on Friday putting in a lateral strut to further support the bone, prevent compacting of the spinal cord and give space for the bone to regenerate. The surgeons are optimistic that it will heal well, though the bone won't be what it was. They will do at least three days of PT before they discharge him, saying it will take months to heal and stairs might be painful but possible. We look forward to those three PT days to really get a sense of where he is at physically, and what kind of environment will be needed for his recuperation.THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH FOR YOURS PRAYERS AND CONCERN. Please continue to pray for his physical healing, and for his fortitude and courage.Much love,Joan Henjum Peace,Michael sent from my phone On Aug 19, 2022, at 07:38, Cynthia Vance via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Oh, Joanie Sending healing vibes to your son!Cynthia Vance facilitationfla(a)aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Sarah H. Buss via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Sarah H. Buss <shbuss(a)me.com> Sent: Fri, Aug 19, 2022 10:34 am Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Prayers for Peter BakerPrayers 🙏Sent from my iPhone On Aug 18, 2022, at 12:00 PM, Wendell Refior via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: May the force of Life make him strong and heal the tragic wound. Prayers for a speedy recovery from a successful surgery.Wendell Refior On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 12:57 PM Alan Gammel via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Offering a prayer for Peter Baker. For successful surgery and speedy recovery. From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Mary Kurian D'Souza via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 9:36 AM To: clingojr(a)aol.com <clingojr(a)aol.com>; Colleague Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Mary Kurian D'Souza <marykdsouza(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Prayers for Peter Baker May all be well especially PeterSent from my iPhone On 18-Aug-2022, at 7:52 PM, Charles Lingo via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: May you be well Joan! May Peter begin healing in this very moment!I will have Peter held in my consciousness throughout the day as he enters surgery at Harborview Hospital today.Trusting in the skillfulness of Peter's surgeons, and in the healing energy of all who share a deep concern for his recovery.Charles -----Original Message----- From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> To: Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net Cc: Michael Shaw <d.michael.shaw(a)comcast.net>; Joanie Henjum <henjumjoan(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thu, Aug 18, 2022 9:26 am Subject: [Dialogue] Prayers for Peter BakerI received this prayer request from Joanie Henjum to share: “Please pray for Peter Baker, Joan Henjum's (and Don Baker's) son. Peter is undergoing surgery today at Harborview Hospital to remove and replace a shattered vertebrae in the lumbar region of his spine, very close to the spinal cord. He fell off a ladder at work at the UW yesterday. He'd been working in the very hot sun on the stadium roof painting a logo and believes he fainted coming down, falling about 15 feet.We all really appreciate your prayers that the surgery and recovery go well. peace,Joanie” Thank you! Peace, Michael & Molly Shawsent from my phone_______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net___________… Dialogue mailing list Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net -- Sincerely yours. "We must be lovers." "..the sentiment of love. 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Prayers for Peter Baker
by Michael Shaw 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

I received this prayer request from Joanie Henjum to share: “Please pray for Peter Baker, Joan Henjum's (and Don Baker's) son. Peter is undergoing surgery today at Harborview Hospital to remove and replace a shattered vertebrae in the lumbar region of his spine, very close to the spinal cord. He fell off a ladder at work at the UW yesterday. He'd been working in the very hot sun on the stadium roof painting a logo and believes he fainted coming down, falling about 15 feet. We all really appreciate your prayers that the surgery and recovery go well. peace, Joanie” Thank you! Peace, Michael & Molly Shaw sent from my phone

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