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February 22, 2024
Dear friends,
Last night, at our winter Lament with Earth event, we were reminded of the power of communal grieving — of holding space with and for one another as we navigate the profound losses and complexities of hope in these times. One of the meanings of the word compassion, drawn from its Latin roots, is to suffer with, to suffer together. As we move more deeply into the season of Lent, we know that doing the work of lament in community — and the work of joy, of attention, of imagination — is utterly essential.
We are continually amazed by the beautiful community which coalesces around our events, both online and in person, and we look forward to a spring full of opportunities for more of these spaces. If you are seeking a small group community to which you can bring your grief, questions, longings, and more, you may wish to participate in one of our Group Spiritual Direction Circles. There are still some spaces remaining, and we begin our next cohort in March. We're also so grateful to be partnering once again with the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab on Moral Injury from Climate Change: The Work of Chaplains, coming up next Thursday.
This summer, we are offering an exciting opportunity for congregations in Northern New England — our Claiming Your Call for a Climate-Changed World retreat, which will take place at the Schoodic Institute in beautiful Winter Harbor, ME. Applications are now open! And for the young people in your life, we will be partnering with Pilgrim Lodge to bring you our first Climate Justice Camp in July!
We wish deep connection and community through this Lenten season and beyond.
With best wishes,
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