Tag Archives: peacemaking

Last Twelve Weeks of Shalom House?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

[The ShalomHouse Guidance Team has posted this a couple of places -- why not here, too? You might be a future member, or someone who will help!] In 12 weeks Shalom House might end and its function distributed among the … Continue reading →

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Kristen and the Sword of Wendell Berry

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

I have been meaning to tell this little story about Kristen for a few weeks. The Monday after resurrection Sunday seems like a good time to tell it. Our good feeling of new life is going to meet up with … Continue reading →

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Admiring Menno Simons

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

It is Menno Simons Day. If you would like the 90-second recap, you can find one here. (I love the tone of the narration!) Some people say that the amount we encounter in a week of the 2010s is like what … Continue reading →

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Conversion Stories

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

In my circles, the word “conversion” sort of has a bad reputation. I think that is because strange, power-hungry men (for the most part) have been in the mass media for decades prowling for conversions. People feel like it would … Continue reading →

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A Fast with Shalom House

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

We had a great blessing-of-a-feast last night – turkey, all the accoutrements, Gwen’s famous (or should be) dessert punch, amazing friends and comrades. Now for the fast. The people of Shalom House have called for a fast today. Our friends over … Continue reading →

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For the Cadets on Jean Donovan Day

Posted on December 2, 2009 by

Last night the president had some uphill sledding to do with his speech to the cadets at West Point. I admit I did not listen very well to every word, since I was also reading a magazine and writing our … Continue reading →

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Afghan War Anniversary

Posted on October 8, 2009 by

At least someone was out on the streets on the anniversary of the Afghan War yesterday. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/100709_protest_marks_afghan_war_anniversary In the past few years, it has been fascinating to watch the country be muzzled by the new “no news” news which makes … Continue reading →

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Statement on Action against Gun Violence

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

Mimi Copp made me as proud as I have ever been about being associated with someone this week. Getting arrested in the effort to close down a sleazy gun shop notorious for supplying illegal weapons was amazing. Then hearing her … Continue reading →

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