Three deer, a blue heron, the call of a pileated woodpecker
Welcome me home.
The wind in the leaves, the ripples on the lake, the silence of this place
Welcome me home.
The water of life, the greetings of old friends, the words of the liturgy
Welcome us home.
This place is our home.
This place is God’s home.
Welcome home.
Session six of Academy #41, Camp Sumatanga, Alabama.
I step outside the airport
And greet the Oklahoma sky.
Hello, sky. It’s been a long time
Since I stood under you
And marveled at your vastness.
The wind is blowing, blowing, blowing.
The trees grow, pointing north.
Hello, wind. It’s been a long time
Since I felt your scouring power,
Your constant presence.
I drive to my lodging
And catch glimpses of the red clay.
Hello, red clay. It’s been a long time
Since I touched you,
Ground of my birth.
I am here. I am home.
My body, my cells,
My spirit remembers.
Friends in the Oklahoma area, I’d love to see you.
Friday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.
St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Norman, OK. I’ll be speaking about my book of Celtic-style blessings and reflecting on my own Celtic roots. For more information, contact ststephensumc@coxinet.net.
Saturday, March 25, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Norman, OK. Workshop on “Spiritual Tools for Survival.” For more information, or to register ($10 for lunch), contact ststephensumc@coxinet.net.
Sunday, March 26, 8:30 and 10:50 a.m.
St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Norman, OK. Preaching and joining in worship. For more information, contact ststephensumc@coxinet.net.
Tuesday, March 28, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City University. Gathering with area clergy for a time of listening. Contact me if you want more information.
Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m.
Mosaic United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City, North campus. Preaching and leading worship for “Space for Grace” chapel service. A lite supper is served at 5:15 p.m. For more information, contact Mosaic at 405-751-0766.
Thursday, March 30, 3:00 -5:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Tulsa, OK. Gathering with clergy from the Tulsa area for a time of listening. Contact me if you want more information.
Saturday, April 1, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Mosaic United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City, OK. A workshop on Celtic spirituality. For more information, contact Mosaic at 405-751-0766.
Sunday, April 2, 10:30 a.m.
Mosaic United Methodist Church, Bishop Angie Smith Chapel on the campus of Oklahoma City University. Preaching and join in worship. For more information, contact Mosaic at 405-751-0766.
I’m not much of a cook, but I love helping with the baking during the holidays. We had a pie-baking extravaganza on the day before Christmas Eve. The iPod was on “Christmas shuffle” and we spent the day making four pies. The recipe was “Jenni’s Mom’s Dutch Apple Pie.” I am the apple peeler and cutter and the one who cleans. (Oh, and the one who eats pie.)
Thank God for pies and those who bake them. 🙂
All the Wonders 