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by Del Morrill 04 Jun '20

04 Jun '20

I meant to attach this poem which I have found significant to me in facing the reality of death's call.

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Oh, John, what news this is! Too many memories leap into my consciousness to start listing them; so I will just call up the year that I spent with you in Research Centrum! The biggest thing we worked on was the Global Women's Forum when we women took the Forum around the world. The Research Centrum was the rock that supported it all. Plus lots of great conversations! Then lots of fine letters since then. The Order and Institutes owe much to your steadfast work. Grace and Peace, Doris Hahn
by Doris Hahn 04 Jun '20

04 Jun '20

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Lessons from the Riots of 1968
by Herman Greene 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

I just submitted this letter to the editor of the Raleigh News & Observer *Lessons from the Riots of 1968* In 1968, I lived in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, which was to be the center of the riots following Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death on Thursday, April 4. I was part of a community that was engaged in community reformulation in a 22-square block area. We lived in a one-square-block seminary campus; the seminary had moved to the suburbs as part of white flight. On the evening of April 5th (it was Good Friday), I watched out of a third-floor window as fires were lit one after another. They came closer and closer and eventually our building was set on fire—thankfully, we were able to put the fires out. Organizers had identified white-owned businesses, and these were the targets. The only grocery story in the neighborhood was burned—it would not be replaced for 10 years. Looting was rampant. The National Guard was brought in. It was surreal. Protests and riots are related but different. Riots it is said are the voice of the voiceless, but what a confusing and often destructive voice. Protest comes from anger, riots from rage and the desire for payback against a generalized other. In the 60s the civil rights movement, the Viet Nam war, and the intolerable deterioration of inner-city urban life tore into the American soul. Today pandemic, economic collapse, and blatant racism torch our collective anxiety and despair. Then Richard Nixon called on the “moral majority” to put down anarchy. There is little doubt in my mind that the chaos of the riots and protests or the late 60s led to the conservative turn in our nation, which began with Nixon. Protests barely make the news these days, but riots and violence do. Along with riots and violence come the widely divergent responses of the people. Compared with Trump, Nixon was a healer—he appealed to a mythical majority to restore order and decency. Trump appeals only to his base and incites rage to counter rage, division to counter division, and distraction to avoid addressing the serious problems we face. It will take a miracle for our country to come together, for decency and tolerance to reign. May those who engage in senseless violence cease, and those who take what is not theirs stop. May we give up our carefully constructed culture wars. May those who foment anger for gain come to their senses. We cannot afford another 50-year detour into us versus them. We are the *United *States and there is so much we need to do together. Herman Greene Chapel Hill, NC -- __________________________________________________ Herman F. Greene 2516 Winningham Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919-942-4358 (ph & fax) hfgreenenc(a)gmail.com

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FW: FW: John Gibson's service info. UPDATE: 2 pm. EDT.
by Lynda C 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Please note the time zone for the service is 2 p.m. EDT, via Jana. Lynda. From: OE <oe-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of OE List <OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Reply-To: OE List <OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10:32 AM To: OE List <OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Lynda Cock <lynda860(a)outlook.com>, "RuthandDave2004(a)gmail.com" <RuthandDave2004(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] FW: John Gibson's service info Via Jana Salmon Lamb via Lynda Cock: (The Gibsons were part of the LCX in Iowa when the Salmon family was there.) Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues of John Gibson, On behalf of the Gibson Family, we recognize and thank you all for your gifts of friendship, compassion, support and love you gave our father, John, over the years. He was truly blessed to know so many wonderful individuals! Under normal circumstances, we would welcome you all to join us in person for John's memorial service. We had hoped that, by this time, it would be possible for us all to gather together and celebrate in person. Unfortunately, we must limit the size of our gathering. Instead, we invite you to join us in spirit and observe the memorial service from the safety of your own space. The service will be streamed live on YouTube on June 6th, starting at 2:00 pm. You can access the service at: https://youtu.be/DZdUKcxS4q8 We appreciate your understanding and look forward to a meaningful memorial service. Warmly, Paul, Steve and Ruth Ruth’s contact info is in the Directory as Ruth (Gibson) Clark. Ruth, Steve and Paul, We are grateful for this opportunity to “gather” virtually to be with you in spirit for this celebration and remembrance. We stand with your family in care and celebration of a life so fully lived and given, serving the local church, to the building of community, and in forging early steps in building models of for care of the Earth though statewide and then regional gatherings. Rest in Peace, John, your pioneering work continues. Lynda Cock

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Fwd: Thank you for attending Charles Frederick Hahn Memorial Service May 30 Here's the recording
by A.M. Noel 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

A.M. Noel ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Wayne Marshall <no-reply(a)zoom.us> Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 12:50 PM Subject: Thank you for attending Charles Frederick Hahn Memorial Service May 30 Here's the recording To: A.M. Noel <anthonymarianoel(a)gmail.com> [image: Webinar banner] Hi A.M. Noel, Thank you for attending Charles Frederick Hahn Memorial Service May 30. We hope you enjoyed our event. Please submit your questions or comments to: waynemarshal(a)gmail.com. If you were not able to stay for the entire memorial, or you'd like to review it, here's the direct link to the recording. Again, thank you for joining us in celebrating Charles Hahn’s life. https://youtu.be/EZIpJ-CgeVs

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Time? EST OR CTRe: FW: John Gibson's service info
by Ellie Stock 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

2:00pm EST or CT? Thanks for clarification. Ellie :)elliestock@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Lynda C via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> To: OE List <OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Lynda C <lynda860(a)outlook.com>; RuthandDave2004(a)gmail.com <RuthandDave2004(a)gmail.com> Sent: Wed, Jun 3, 2020 09:32 AM Subject: [Oe List ...] FW: John Gibson's service info  Via Jana Salmon Lamb via Lynda Cock: (The Gibsons were part of the LCX in Iowa when the Salmon family was there.) Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues of John Gibson, On behalf of the Gibson Family, we recognize and thank you all for your gifts of friendship, compassion, support and love you gave our father, John, over the years. He was truly blessed to know so many wonderful individuals! Under normal circumstances, we would welcome you all to join us in person for John's memorial service. We had hoped that, by this time, it would be possible for us all to gather together and celebrate in person. Unfortunately, we must limit the size of our gathering. Instead, we invite you to join us in spirit and observe the memorial service from the safety of your own space. The service will be streamed live on YouTube on June 6th, starting at 2:00 pm. You can access the service at: https://youtu.be/DZdUKcxS4q8 We appreciate your understanding and look forward to a meaningful memorial service. Warmly, Paul, Steve and Ruth Ruth’s contact info is in the Directory as Ruth (Gibson) Clark. Ruth, Steve and Paul, We are grateful for this opportunity to “gather” virtually to be with you in spirit for this celebration and remembrance. We stand with your family in care and celebration of a life so fully lived and given, serving the local church, to the building of community, and in forging early steps in building models of for care of the Earth though statewide and then regional gatherings. Rest in Peace, John, your pioneering work continues. Lynda Cock _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net

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FW: John Gibson's service info
by Lynda C 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Via Jana Salmon Lamb via Lynda Cock: (The Gibsons were part of the LCX in Iowa when the Salmon family was there.) Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues of John Gibson, On behalf of the Gibson Family, we recognize and thank you all for your gifts of friendship, compassion, support and love you gave our father, John, over the years. He was truly blessed to know so many wonderful individuals! Under normal circumstances, we would welcome you all to join us in person for John's memorial service. We had hoped that, by this time, it would be possible for us all to gather together and celebrate in person. Unfortunately, we must limit the size of our gathering. Instead, we invite you to join us in spirit and observe the memorial service from the safety of your own space. The service will be streamed live on YouTube on June 6th, starting at 2:00 pm. You can access the service at: https://youtu.be/DZdUKcxS4q8 We appreciate your understanding and look forward to a meaningful memorial service. Warmly, Paul, Steve and Ruth Ruth’s contact info is in the Directory as Ruth (Gibson) Clark. Ruth, Steve and Paul, We are grateful for this opportunity to “gather” virtually to be with you in spirit for this celebration and remembrance. We stand with your family in care and celebration of a life so fully lived and given, serving the local church, to the building of community, and in forging early steps in building models of for care of the Earth though statewide and then regional gatherings. Rest in Peace, John, your pioneering work continues. Lynda Cock

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Re: [Oe List ...] Another reflection on the racism and rage
by Del Morrill 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Impressive statement. Thanks you Marsha for sharing this. Del We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth. (George Bernard Shaw) From: OE <oe-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Marsha Hahn via OE Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 10:44 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Marsha Hahn <mhahn013(a)sbcglobal.net> Subject: [Oe List ...] Another reflection on the racism and rage >From musician Jonathan Byrd who puts out an amazing blog. This was really helpful to me as I have been contemplating the question of how can I help. Personal Responsibility — Jonathan Byrd <http://www.jonathanbyrd.com/blog/2020/6/1/personal-responsibility> Personal Responsibility — Jonathan Byrd It’s hard to process all that’s going on right now. No one has all the information. We rely on our default posit...

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Re: [Oe List ...] A Reflection: FIRE ERUPTING
by Del Morrill 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Thank you for this Ellie. Sometimes, it seems there is nothing we can do about the world’s struggles, especially hard when people just keep doing the same disastrous thing over and over again. Perhaps planting something is a response, regardless of its seeming unrelatedness. It is a powerful symbol of new life, and I’m always for that. I’m trying to convince Justin that planting something to attract bees would be a good thing. However, I haven’t had much luck because we are always fighting hornets in the summer. Realizing that hornets and bumblebees are not the same, I still think I would do better, with him, for butterflies. I understand they, also, have preference for different plants. Also, thank you for reminding me of my favorite quote; I’m so glad I can use it again. With best wishes, always, Del Del Hunter Morrill Facebook.com/del.morrill.85 Location: Earth, USA, Pacific Northwest, Washington State, Tacoma <http://www.hypnocenter.com/> www.hypnocenter.com The task before us now, if we would not perish, is to shake off our ancient prejudices and build the Earth. (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin) From: OE <oe-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Ellie Stock via OE Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 1:30 PM To: dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net; oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net Cc: Ellie Stock <elliestock(a)aol.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] A Reflection: FIRE ERUPTING Dear Friends, It was good to be together with many of you via zoom for the Archives Social Research Assembly and then for the beautiful Celebration of Life of Charles Hahn, both profound experiences in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Racism Pandemic and Social Upheaval we are experiencing now. Attached is another reflection: FIRE ERUPTING, reflecting on this past week, Pentecost, and the birthday (today) of French priest, mystic, paleontologist (on the team in China discovering the Peking Man), and writer Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (see below), silenced by the Catholic Church because of his writings focussing on the continuing emerging process of Life, synthisizing science, faith, spirit, and mysticism. There is a film crew making a documentary on his life that will be shown on PBS, hopefully in 2021. (The Teilhard de Chardin Project: <http://www.TeilhardProject.com> www.TeilhardProject.com) Protests continue in Ferguson as in hundreds of places in the country and world that are now understanding what Ferguson and other places have experienced in recent years related to systemic racism and violence. The police, including the black police chief who has come to our Ministries Alliance Meetings, have been restrained, conversing and even walking with the peaceful protestors but, as a last resort, turn to tear gas and smoke bombs when other elements, the pattern showing up across the country, enter the scene and turn the situation more violent--throwing fireworks, incendiary devices, rocks and frozen water bottles and shattering windows, doors, writing graffiti, looting stores, and attempting to set fire to a couple of businesses. Media crews and helicopters circling over our house then spew the news to the TV stations. Residents show up early the next morning, cleaning up the broken glass, bottles and other scattered mess, boarding up windows and doors, and scrubbing off the graffiti. We keep you and your communities/cities in prayer as we all seek to discern how best to know, do and be as humanity now and as we move into the future. Now to go outside in the sun and plant some flowers . . . Grace and peace and blessings ~ Ellie :) <mailto:elliestock@aol.com> elliestock(a)aol.com 5/31 (Pentecost)-6/01/2020 (Birthday of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: The task before us know, if we would not perish, is to shake off our ancient prejudices and build the Earth . . . Someday after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then for the second time humankind will have discovered fire.)

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A Reflection: FIRE ERUPTING
by Ellie Stock 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Dear Friends, It was good to be together with many of you via zoom for the Archives Social Research Assembly and then for the beautiful Celebration of Life of Charles Hahn, both profound experiences in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Racism Pandemic and Social Upheaval we are experiencing now. Attached is another reflection: FIRE ERUPTING, reflecting on this past week, Pentecost, and the birthday (today) of French priest, mystic, paleontologist (on the team in China discovering the Peking Man), and writer Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (see below), silenced by the Catholic Church because of his writings focussing on the continuing emerging process of Life, synthisizing science, faith, spirit, and mysticism. There is a film crew making a documentary on his life that will be shown on PBS, hopefully in 2021. (The Teilhard de Chardin Project: www.TeilhardProject.com) Protests continue in Ferguson as in hundreds of places in the country and world that are now understanding what Ferguson and other places have experienced in recent years related to systemic racism and violence. The police, including the black police chief who has come to our Ministries Alliance Meetings, have been restrained, conversing and even walking with the peaceful protestors but, as a last resort, turn to tear gas and smoke bombs when other elements, the pattern showing up across the country, enter the scene and turn the situation more violent--throwing fireworks, incendiary devices, rocks and frozen water bottles and shattering windows, doors, writing graffiti, looting stores, and attempting to set fire to a couple of businesses. Media crews and helicopters circling over our house then spew the news to the TV stations. Residents show up early the next morning, cleaning up the broken glass, bottles and other scattered mess, boarding up windows and doors, and scrubbing off the graffiti. We keep you and your communities/cities in prayer as we all seek to discern how best to know, do and be as humanity now and as we move into the future. Now to go outside in the sun and plant some flowers . . . Grace and peace and blessings ~ Ellie :) elliestock(a)aol.com 5/31(Pentecost)-6/01/2020 (Birthday of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: Thetask before us know, if we would not perish, is to shake off our ancientprejudices and build the Earth . . . Someday after mastering the winds, thewaves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love,and then for the second time humankind will have discovered fire.)

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