Here is our archival memorial:

https://icaglobalarchives.org/joseph-w-mathews/

Robertson Work

Thank you, John, and thank you for all that you are doing at Abbey North caring for those with cancer, and much more. Robertson Work Books and bio<https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF> Blogsite<https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/> Substack<https://robertsonwork.substack.com/> Videos and articles<https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/author/robertson-work/> ________________________________ From: John Patterson <jpatterson@abbeynorth.ca> Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 10:51 AM To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Order Ecumenical Community <OE@wedgeblade.net>; Robertson Work <warkers@msn.com> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Happy birthday, JWM! Thank you Robertson. We are blessed by our history with Joe and so many others including yourself. Canadian thanksgiving blessings. John Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2023, at 10:35 AM, Robertson Work via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:  Today, we celebrate the 112th birthday of our teacher Joe Mathews. And on the 16th of this month, we mark the day that he died at the age of sixty-six. Gratitude for his clarity, wisdom, and passion to serve the least, the last, and the lost. Now in our time of chaos, collapse, and transformation, may we each be strengthened by his words and deeds. Robertson Work Books and bio<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRobertson-Work%2Fe%2FB075612GBF&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cb2864567bca14e00935b08dbc80e151c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323735056806919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sUuBA5qaZ7csOlOR%2F%2BrUQ0MxPJh%2BACX9ieZpXJOpJ94%3D&reserved=0> Blogsite<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcompassionatecivilization.blogspot.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cb2864567bca14e00935b08dbc80e151c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323735056806919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hXnG4N0DzAlRXWaqdewWg6xsYf9deipYpPIGCQWdBCg%3D&reserved=0> Substack<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frobertsonwork.substack.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cb2864567bca14e00935b08dbc80e151c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323735056806919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LaQTxB4hCeR7umNew%2BXDD%2FuortbKu9DoP98l56QOtzc%3D&reserved=0> Videos and articles<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalcompassioncoalition.org%2Fauthor%2Frobertson-work%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cb2864567bca14e00935b08dbc80e151c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323735056806919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oTEH%2Bk%2F8FKdFB4T6Yig9KU9MoH87W9bzoiDpIHg%2Fl54%3D&reserved=0> _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net

Isn't that the truth. I've noticed that everyone who has touched my life has faults, short-sightedness, and other imperfections, and that includes my own heart-mind. Onward we go in humility, gratitude, and compassion. And thank you, Bill, for all you are doing for others. Robertson Work Books and bio<https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF> Blogsite<https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/> Substack<https://robertsonwork.substack.com/> Videos and articles<https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/author/robertson-work/> ________________________________ From: w.schlesinger@pvida.net <w.schlesinger@pvida.net> Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:06 PM To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>; 'Order Ecumenical Community' <oe@wedgeblade.net> Cc: 'Robertson Work' <warkers@msn.com> Subject: RE: [Dialogue] Happy birthday, JWM! For all his faults and short-sightedness, arrogance and mixed messages, I can’t get him out of my head. Bill Schlesinger. From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Robertson Work via Dialogue Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 8:35 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@wedgeblade.net>; ICA Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Robertson Work <warkers@msn.com> Subject: [Dialogue] Happy birthday, JWM! Today, we celebrate the 112th birthday of our teacher Joe Mathews. And on the 16th of this month, we mark the day that he died at the age of sixty-six. Gratitude for his clarity, wisdom, and passion to serve the least, the last, and the lost. Now in our time of chaos, collapse, and transformation, may we each be strengthened by his words and deeds. Robertson Work Books and bio<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRobertson-Work%2Fe%2FB075612GBF%26source%3Dgmail-imap%26ust%3D1697380591000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw0rbt-ef7UwvlWbt-1tmi9U&data=05%7C01%7C%7C3b9a7a1b022f4ecb2f8008dbc81881a3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323779853398711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y6EHmM8jlVuqyW72nrJlna4SNDjpnLO7VHuqQhGQ5BA%3D&reserved=0> Blogsite<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fcompassionatecivilization.blogspot.com%2F%26source%3Dgmail-imap%26ust%3D1697380591000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw3V-a88q9e9wtdZG6pM77p6&data=05%7C01%7C%7C3b9a7a1b022f4ecb2f8008dbc81881a3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323779853398711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=svEkM8VaI3YTDQOlx1taFzXwEeanwJXmiGnGRWUq4rI%3D&reserved=0> Substack<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Frobertsonwork.substack.com%2F%26source%3Dgmail-imap%26ust%3D1697380591000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw2jVsJRoH7YzAoJ3sbisYER&data=05%7C01%7C%7C3b9a7a1b022f4ecb2f8008dbc81881a3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323779853398711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0xhIud1yx5IwOC7X2zAXKdcSo2waPvHoDy2WHOzpTKE%3D&reserved=0> Videos and articles<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalcompassioncoalition.org%2Fauthor%2Frobertson-work%2F%26source%3Dgmail-imap%26ust%3D1697380591000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw05AyfCGnvo6isC1S8xTsDm&data=05%7C01%7C%7C3b9a7a1b022f4ecb2f8008dbc81881a3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638323779853398711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EfN%2BzwS9L4alW0xo6rLjFuYHacWvWLT451T44vsZ%2Bbg%3D&reserved=0> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This transmission may contain confidential information belonging to the sender that is legally privileged and proprietary and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are prohibited from sharing, copying, or otherwise using or disclosing its contents. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete this e-mail and any attachments without reading, forwarding or saving them. Thank you

Is there a shrine for JWM? This summer I visited the shrine, which is called the ICA Archives at 4750 N. Sheridan. A guardian of these archives, Karen Snyder, gave me a tour and I was totally impressed with the beauty, care, and comprehensiveness of the records—both on paper and on the web. https://icaglobalarchives.org/joseph-w-mathews/ I have given a donation to the Archives and I urge others to do so. <karen.snyder10@gmail.com> I also took a pilgrimage with Terry Bergdahl to 5th City to see the Iron Man and the 5th City Preschool, which has reopened after covid-era reconstruction. The Iron Man (Woman) stands tall and I guess Joe would see it as a fitting tombstone for his memory. Rest In Peace, Joe.

On Oct 10, 2023, at 2:13, RICHARD HOWIE via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

All the wisdom so apropos for our times, here and now. Love to all and prayers for our world, Ellen

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On Oct 8, 2023, at 8:06 PM, carletonstock--- via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

 We celebrate the birthday of this man who not only helped to start a movement but who for us is also a prophet for our times now! Thank you to the Giver and Sustainer of Life for Joseph Matthews and for the cadre of Those Who Care across the global village and our own communities! Blessings! Carleton and Ellie Stock St. Louis

On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 09:36:31 AM CDT, Robertson Work via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Today, we celebrate the 112th birthday of our teacher Joe Mathews. And on the 16th of this month, we mark the day that he died at the age of sixty-six. Gratitude for his clarity, wisdom, and passion to serve the least, the last, and the lost. Now in our time of chaos, collapse, and transformation, may we each be strengthened by his words and deeds.

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