Dear Friends,

 We pray you are safe and well.

 In the spirit of our philosophy of co-creating community and our awareness that the Spirit speaks through each of us, we invite you to share your meditations with us as well. We truly believe that in God’s economy of abundance, when we share our blessings, our thoughts, our feelings, we are all made richer.

Today's Meditation is entitled "Interval" it portrays how the dancers of the Oregon Ballet Theater stay in shape, body and soul, during the Pandemic "Interval." This video comes to us from one of Jean's heroines,The Rev. Alla Renee Bozarth, one of the original Episcopal Womenpriests (known as the Philadelphia 11) ordained in 1974.

Her story and her book "Womanpriest" inspired, propelled and sustained Jean on her path to ordination. The Outdoor portion of this video was filmed in Cathedral Park, beneath Portland's beautiful St. John's Bridge. Our hearts are in solidarity with the people of Portland as they demonstrate in witness that Black Lives Matter.

We invite you to join us as we commit ourselves to working tirelessly to end systemic and structural racism in our society, in healthcare, in the workplace, in the Church--wherever it shows up so that everyone may come to have more abundant life. May this meditation nourish our contemplative-active hearts and sustain all of us in action.

We hope and pray that you and your loved ones experience genuine peace of mind and heart, and remain in good health during this challenging time.

In this "Season of Ordinary Time" in the Church Year, may this be a time of peace, of healing and hope, of the infusion of joy in your life!

With our love and care,

Ron & Jean

Meditation 114: Oregon Ballet Theater~ "Interval."

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qV_tbCHE7tQ

Preview YouTube video Interval

Interval