The skies have been much on my mind lately. I am my grandparents grandchild in that as farmers they were always watching the skies for weather, especially in April, May and June. Timing of weather and planting were critical. My mother used to say it was critical to the community as well. In the Depression, everyone shared. Now it seems to be all dollars and cents. And that serves none of us well.
In the church we are especially mindful of the skies at this time. Both Ascension and Pentecost are around the corner and Genesis 5 with Enoch, 2 Kings 2 with Elijah and Luke 24 with Jesus draw our attention. These are all important events for our faith communities. There is a 20% increase in home gardening here in my area and province. Community gardens at many churches are being planted. Sharing. Even China and the US had to finally blink over their trade embargoes; albeit temporarily so far. Some corners cannot be cut. Even our new government wants renegotiations on trade opened quickly. We truly are in this together. Rev. Scott Brown, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This says it all: “What happened over Newark isn’t just about aviation. It’s about what happens when we starve public systems, and then act surprised when they collapse. It’s about the tension between what could be, what should be, and what we’re actually willing to build and maintain.”
If Newark didn’t remind us we are all in this together, I am not sure what will. Thanks!
This is excellent and I am grateful for it. Have put “Life After Doom” on my reserve list at the library, signed up for the September Zoom call with C4ORT. Thank You Thank You Thank You.
The skies have been much on my mind lately. I am my grandparents grandchild in that as farmers they were always watching the skies for weather, especially in April, May and June. Timing of weather and planting were critical. My mother used to say it was critical to the community as well. In the Depression, everyone shared. Now it seems to be all dollars and cents. And that serves none of us well.
In the church we are especially mindful of the skies at this time. Both Ascension and Pentecost are around the corner and Genesis 5 with Enoch, 2 Kings 2 with Elijah and Luke 24 with Jesus draw our attention. These are all important events for our faith communities. There is a 20% increase in home gardening here in my area and province. Community gardens at many churches are being planted. Sharing. Even China and the US had to finally blink over their trade embargoes; albeit temporarily so far. Some corners cannot be cut. Even our new government wants renegotiations on trade opened quickly. We truly are in this together. Rev. Scott Brown, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This says it all: “What happened over Newark isn’t just about aviation. It’s about what happens when we starve public systems, and then act surprised when they collapse. It’s about the tension between what could be, what should be, and what we’re actually willing to build and maintain.”
If Newark didn’t remind us we are all in this together, I am not sure what will. Thanks!
This is excellent and I am grateful for it. Have put “Life After Doom” on my reserve list at the library, signed up for the September Zoom call with C4ORT. Thank You Thank You Thank You.