February 2017 - OE - lists.wedgeblade.net

Re: [Oe List ...] Spirit-filled Memorial for Bill Bailey
by Del Morrill via OE 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Thanks so much for those of us who could not be there, Linda. From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Lynda C via OE Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 2:14 PM To: OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net Subject: [Oe List ...] Spirit-filled Memorial for Bill Bailey A couple of weeks ago, In Asheville, NC, members of the OE community gathered with members of the Jubilee community and Bill and Marianna's family and friends to celebrate and honor the life and service of Bill, not only in Asheville, but also around the world. John and I, Elaine Stover and Marie Sharp represented our OE community. Bill and Marianna were founding members of a unique congregation called Jubilee Community Church in Asheville. Every time I've attended, I walk away challenged and uplifted. Bill's memorial service was no exception. I've learned that the service was recorded. Marianna is looking into how it might be shared. I recall how "connected" I felt when other services have been shared. Below are some of the highlights of Bill's memorial service from notes I wrote when we returned home: > The haunting and calling to Attention of Scottish Pipes > Leonard Cohen's "Ring those Bells" . imperfect world .with cracks .that's where the light gets in. > Lynn's tribute to her dad read by her husband Allen: "Watch ye therefore ..You shall wear a Golden Crown!" (In my mind I could hear our spirited group singing that old gospel song. We could add that to our list of songs to sing when one of our community is celebrated.) > Tom's recollections of his dad and sharing tributes and memories sent by others. Story of container for Bill's ashes: an antique handmade pottery stew pot: reminded him of Bill's cogitating style of "stewing" upon some issue or challenge. > Video of family years with children and grandchildren, with music like Moon River accompaniment. Story of Bill and Marianna's elopement while they were in high school. 16 and 17 years old. Married 67 years. Bill and Marianna, what a team! > Story of Bill's death, night of full moon, of his relaxing as Marianna opened the curtains for him to see, then breathing his last. Music playing in the room: "Won't you come home, Bill Bailey?" > Congregation invited to whistle along with "Won't You Come Home?" > Song "I'll Fly Away" by congregation > Another Leonard Cohen song where congregation joined in with the Hallelujahs > Reaching out to folks around us as we sang "Let it Be a Dance" > Commission to Pay It Forward re: Bill's greatness > Postlude: "Won't You Come Home, Blll Bailey?" > "Amazing Grace" and bagpipes > Some danced in celebration as the postlude was played, with gratitude for having been privileged to share in the life of Bill (and Marianna). John and I are grateful for the shared memories of so many on this list serve that helped us all to "re-member" Bill more fully. As we hold Marianna and Tom, Lynn, and Nan and their families in our care, we wanted to share a bit of this service with our OE community. Lynda Cock

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Global Buzz February 2017
by ICA International via OE 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Enjoy catching up with what is happening in ICAs across the globe.....If you wish to SEND a report...send to your ICA contact person OR...go to the members section on the ICA International website Please click the link below for the February 2017 issue of the Global Buzz Global Buzz Report: February 2017 or copy and paste this URL into your browser's address bar http://globalbuzz.icai-archives.org/7dayreport-17/2017-02-01.php ICAI Communications

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From The New Yorker app, interesting description of options
by James Wiegel via OE 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

I thought you would want to read A Reporter at Large: Survival of the Richest, by Evan Osnos. Why some of America’s wealthiest people are prepping for disaster. http://nyer.cm/dZ1T9KL Download The New Yorker Today app: http://nyer.cm/ba5wYPW Jim Wiegel 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 Tel. 011-623-936-8671 or 011-623-363-3277 jfwiegel(a)yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com "We are no longer living in an era of change. We are living in a change of era." Francis Upcoming public course opportunities click here http://partnersinparticipation.com/?page_id=10 For online registration go to http://www.top-training.net The AZ ToP® Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday, 1-4 pm, starting again on Sept 5th at ACYR, 648 N. 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 AICP Planners: 14.5 CM for all ToP® courses

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Cariol Crow's 30 year journey - on the land!
by Nancy Lanphear via OE 05 Feb '17

05 Feb '17

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 <%28206%29%20735-7022> Cell - 206-406-8439 <%28206%29%20406-8439>

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Salmon: Thank you!
by William Salmon via OE 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

Marilyn and all, Thank you for your words so filled with graciousness and understanding. It was a thoughtfull thing to do, and evidence of your gift of welcoming hospitality. Inner Peace, Bill PS: I wonder how many times it will be necessary to apologize for our ham-handed Chief Executive? wes ----- Original Message ----- From: Marilyn Crocker via OE To: 'Isobel and Jim Bishop' ; 'Order Ecumenical Community' Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Fwd: Reflection for January Dearest Isobel and Jim, You, who so warmly welcomed our "short term migrant" family of four into your manse in 1970, Thank You in abundance for your graciousness. I am so embarrassed about our newly minted president's rude behavior to your Prime Minister. I apologize on behalf of all of us who still believe in our nation's mission enshrined in Emma Lazarus's words on the Statue of Liberty: Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, Send these, the hopeless, helpless lost to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden shores. With prayers of intercession and petition. Much love and admiration, dearest colleagues, Marilyn and Joe From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Isobel and Jim Bishop via OE Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 9:42 PM To: Beret Griffith via OE Subject: [Oe List ...] Fwd: Reflection for January From a Scottish friend of ours, Fr Richard Rohr. Blessings on all our American friends and dear colleagues. In peace and love, Isobel and Jim Bishop. xxxx Begin forwarded message: From: Peter Millar <ionacottage(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Reflection for January Date: 4 February 2017 11:07:54 AM AEDT To: Peter Millar <ionacottage(a)hotmail.com> Dear Friends, Sending warm wishes in our fast - changing world. Peter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.7998 / Virus Database: 4756/13887 - Release Date: 02/03/17

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Fwd: Reflection for January
by Isobel and Jim Bishop via OE 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

From a Scottish friend of ours, Fr Richard Rohr. Blessings on all our American friends and dear colleagues. In peace and love, Isobel and Jim Bishop. xxxx Begin forwarded message: > From: Peter Millar <ionacottage(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: Reflection for January > Date: 4 February 2017 11:07:54 AM AEDT > To: Peter Millar <ionacottage(a)hotmail.com> > > Dear Friends, > > Sending warm wishes in our fast - changing world. > > Peter

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Re: [Oe List ...] [Dialogue] Sad, a little bit, over the usefulness/relevance of ICA EI OE legacy in this critical time
by David Dunn via OE 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

I wonder if it’s time to suggest Vision, Contradiction, Strategy, Action workshops for all of the Indivisible groups forming around the country. See the Indivisible Guide attached. I wonder if the V-C-S-A process is a way to convene bipartison groups for dialogue; the Social Process Triangles and the imbalances a way to think about society; and the All The Earth Belongs to All (All the goods of the earth, All the decisions of history, all the gifts of Culture) a way to talk about inclusion and balance in a society that has gotten severely out of whack. A second tack is to have a look at the Ken Wilber contextual/analytic article (“Trump and a Post-Truth World”] that has been out for a few weeks to see what can be gleaned re strategy. It’s provocative stuff for any inclined to whine or wallow in despondency—a debilitating challenge I barely overcome. Cheers. (mostly) David > On Feb 3, 2017, at 5:29 PM, James Wiegel via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: > > So, the US is in political / cultural turmoil, just now, (luckily the rest of the planet is going really good). wondering what, if any, wisdom, insight there is to contribute out of our collective ventures . . — "Mystery, possibility, and the power to choose" [read and share on David's blog—www.spiritjourneys.org] David Dunn 740 S Alton Way 9B Denver, CO 80247 720-314-5991 dmdunn1(a)gmail.com

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Sad, a little bit, over the usefulness/relevance of ICA EI OE legacy in this critical time
by James Wiegel via OE 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

So, the US is in political / cultural turmoil, just now, (luckily the rest of the planet is going really good). wondering what, if any, wisdom, insight there is to contribute out of our collective ventures . . Jim Wiegel 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 Tel. 011-623-936-8671 or 011-623-363-3277 jfwiegel(a)yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com "We are no longer living in an era of change. We are living in a change of era." Francis Upcoming public course opportunities click here http://partnersinparticipation.com/?page_id=10 For online registration go to http://www.top-training.net The AZ ToP® Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday, 1-4 pm, starting again on Sept 5th at ACYR, 648 N. 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 AICP Planners: 14.5 CM for all ToP® courses >

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Day One Entry: Feb 2, 2017
by Milan Hamilton via OE 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Fabulous afternoon at Redlands High School doing a consensus workshop for friend Lisa Dewey and her colleagues with 24 students dealing with creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment on campus! Using our training with ICA as volunteers in retirement: "Old facilitators never die, they just ?????? 50°F Mostly Cloudy 625 E Redlands Blvd, Redlands, CA, United States Sent from my iPad

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Standing Rock Update
by Ellie Stock via OE 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Hi Folks, Below is an update on the Standing Rock situation. Ellie elliestock(a)aol.com Over 70 Arrested at Standing Rock as Dakota Access Aims to Finish Pipeline Sam Levin, Guardian UK Levin writes: "North Dakota police have arrested 76 people at Standing Rock one day after federal officials suggested that the government could soon approve the final stage of construction of the Dakota Access pipeline." READ MORE

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