by Martha Shrout Brown
15 May 2017
Chestnut & Rust
Chicago, Illinois
On Saturday May 12, I had the privilege to speak to the Presbytery of Sacramento during their meeting at Woodland Presbyterian Church. New friends were made and long-time friendships were renewed.
David Rue preached. David and I met in Cleveland where we served together on the presbytery team working to address and disrupt racism. The photo was taken from the back of the church – we should have had one taken after the meeting.
It turned out that May 12 was the day Janice Kamikawa was approved for ordination as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament. She serves as a chaplain in a hospital and at a youth detention service. We met at Ghost Ranch during a week in antiracism work.
Because of the invitation to speak, I knew I would see David. Seeing Janice again, and sitting in on the meeting where she was unanimously approved, was a surprise.
In both instances, it was a blessing.
See you along the Trail.
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Sera Chung
4 May 2017
Princeton, New Jersey
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Photo by Lily, age 4
10 May 2017
White Plains, New York
My friend Jeff was hanging out with his friend Lily in front of her house this morning, before school. Lily was really proud of her purple flowers. Jeff told Lily that I never miss an opportunity to take a picture of purple flower because I believe they make God smile. Lily said she wanted to send a picture of her flowers. And she did.
And I smiled.
And I am pretty sure God did too.
Along the Graybeard Trail 