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6-20: . . . blessed are the peacemakers |
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Happy Summer!
This Saturday we meet 5-6:30pm at the Minnix farm (10175 SW. Winter LN, Beaverton 97008). If you ever want to forward these emails along to invite anyone you're more than welcome to.
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God."
The work of peacemaking is just that - Work! Sometimes I think it's easy to confuse peacemaking with avoiding conflict. I remember serving on the board of a preschool where we had to out a founding member who was bullying the teacher and slandering her nonstop. I just wanted to scream "AHH it's preschool!" Crazy times. Bringing peace to that community was very difficult and painful for the bully parent who was eventually asked to leave.
I often listen to Gena's struggle to hold the tension of her coworkers who do great work but complain about a system that is broken. She does a beautiful job of holding the tension of "Yes, I'm sorry it's so hard" and "We still have important work to do." She is a peacemaker in so many ways that I admire.
Consider this week . . . Where I can I make peace in my day - with myself, others, God?
Jason |
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Welcome, to RiversWay in Portland Oregon! |
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    Welcome, you made it! RiversWay community . . . what's in a name? We introduced our name with river rocks, you know smooth stones placed in each person's hand. As we turned the stones in our hands we asked, "How did these rocks get so smooth?" Two young boys said, "From getting in the river" and the other "from bumping into each other, the river bottom and the water." We are a place where people can jump in, edges and all. What would it be like to be a place where people can do a life altering journey, where what is false can wash off, where who you are can break forth like the dawn, where your greatest offering to the world can be uncovered and received . . . a place you can show up and just be. Kick off your shoes, make yourself at home, we're glad you stopped by. The bathroom door is on the right - OK metaphors have limits like most other things - smile. In lively waters, Jason RiversWay participates with the Northwest Yearly Friends http://www.nwfriends.org/ Leadership |
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Weekly Gathering at the Minnix's
July 4, 2009 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
(General) Intergenerational Contemplative worship. Gather at 5:00pm, meeting from 5:15-6:30pm.
S&L Day
July 5, 2009 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
(General) Showers and Laundry for the people without homes in Tigard. Meet at 1:00p.m. on Main St. in Tigard.
Weekly Gathering at the Minnix's
July 11, 2009 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
(General) Intergenerational Contemplative worship. Gather at 5:00pm, meeting from 5:15-6:30pm.
Monthly Celebration at the Samuelson's
July 25, 2009 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
(General) Casual meeting for worship through music, then dinner together.
Weekly Gathering at the Minnix's
August 1, 2009 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
(General) Intergenerational Contemplative worship. Gather at 5:00pm, meeting from 5:15-6:30pm.
Recent Events Monthly Celebration at the Samuelson's
June 27, 2009 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
(General) Casual meeting for worship through music, then dinner together.
Weekly Gathering at the Minnix's
June 20, 2009 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
(General) Intergenerational Contemplative worship. Gather at 5:00pm, meeting from 5:15-6:30pm.
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