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sound bites of life on 2008-08-19

Eliacin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:59:59 +0000

heading out for important wife/husband/team discussion on wholistic and life-affirming practices. #

sound bites of life on 2008-08-18

Eliacin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:59:59 +0000

@wbboyd we’ll have to connect soon over one of those pretty coffees #
experiencing community growing pains. #

sound bites of life on 2008-08-18

Eliacin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:59:59 +0000

@wbboyd we’ll have to connect soon over one of those pretty coffees #
experiencing community growing pains. #

Liberating Spaces - Favelas in Brasil

Eliacin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:59:10 +0000

This is one the of the most beautiful and powerful images I’ve seen in a long time. This photo is taken in of the favelas in Brasil, speak to me of redemption and the collaborative endevour that we have as we liberate space for beauty, transformation, peace and justice.

See more photo here. Once on the main site, click on Brasil and then on Actions.

sound bites of life on 2008-08-17

Eliacin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:59:59 +0000

slow morning. Wife slept ’till 10AM. Kids and I played zoo. Now on my 3 cup of coffee and back to critical pedagogy reading. #
@MHMorgan welcome to the twitter world! #
bbq at the Mustard Seed House with Michael Frost #

Anglimergence among Episcopalians

Eliacin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:16:31 +0000

Here is a brief summary/reflection by episcopalian practitioner Tim Mathis of a meeting of radical episcopalians that happened this past weekend (Aug. 14-16) in Church of the Apostles in Seattle.

Relatively Faithful: Its all who you know…

This weekend in Seattle there was a gathering of the Emerging Coordinating Team ECG-TEC–a self-appointed, and hopefully soon internationally recognized, network of individuals in the Episcopal Church focused on visioning and supporting emerging ministries in TEC. In attendance were Episcelebrities Phyllis Tickle, Sara Miles, Karen Ward, Eliacin Rosario-Cruz, Tom and Christine Sine, some important national church types, folks who are doing exciting things on the ground, and for about half the time, me–the interloper/token young dude. You could have watched as well, b/c it was simulcast. Thanks for the invite Karen. Heres what we talked about.

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sound bites of life on 2008-08-16

Eliacin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:59:59 +0000

exhausted after such a great day full of exchange of ideas and energy. #
every 500 hundred years the church molt. #
this is why one of the reasons I’m not pursuing ordination yet. #
“let’s not do alone what we can do together” #
this is what I love about episcopalians, there is no taboo, everything is open to discussion #

sound bites of life on 2008-08-15

Eliacin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:59:59 +0000

@chrisbbrooks give a shout out to Efrem from a brother in Seattle. #
Yet another day conspiring and dreaming. #
Heading out to another day with loyal radical episcopalians. #
hanging out with Phyllis Tickle. #
I really messed up ical & google cal. All my appt. are gone!! #
great conversation over lunch with Phyllis Tickle. Now discussing the big elephant in the room with Sara Miles #
discussing resurrectione - the resurrected body of transgender persons #
it is very concerning when people in position of power, namely white males, speak to assumption of been post-race, post-gender #
it is not enough to challenge the institutions, but the ethos of the culture of which that institution is part of need to be challenge too #

sound bites of life on 2008-08-14

Eliacin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:59:59 +0000

very sad about the Geel’s move to DC. Can’t believe tonight is their last community dinner at the Mustard Seed House. #
Once again grea time at MSH. We commissioned Anneke & Peter to plant mustard seeds of hope in Washington DC. #
man!! I’m tried of hearing so much about michael phlegm. #
getting ready for 3 days of conspiracy with fellow emerging/emergent episcopalians. #
@Casmar did’t you tell me after the 16th? #
@Casmar ahh compai, eso mismo estoy esperando yo de ti #
“I’m a recovering academic, we think in 55 minutes sound bites.” Phyllis Tickle #
@diecast and I’m having coffee with Ivan Illich. #
@josh_parrish http://anglimergent.ning.com/group/TEC #

Saying Goodbye and Commissioning Peter and Anneke

Eliacin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:21:30 +0000

Today is a sad day at the Mustard Seed House. Our friends, family and fellow communitarians Anneke and Peter Geel are embarking in a new journey today which is taking them away (only physically) from us.

They have been a great influence in shaping the life and rhythms of the Mustard Seed House. We will miss the deep conversations, the sarcastic humor, the strong sense of togetherness and love from them.

Last night was our last community dinner with the Geel. We said our “see you later” and commission them to keep planting mustard seeds of hope where ever the Spirit might lead them.

Prayer of Sending for Anneke and Peter

(Ricci)

Then I heard a voice in heaven saying,
“whom shall I send?
and who will go for us?”
Then said I,
Here am I, Send me.”

“I will go, Lord, if you lead me:
I will hold your people in my heart.”

We pray for Anneke and Peter,
with thanksgiving for their gift of friendship and faithfulness.

(Tom & Christine)

Deliver them, Lord, from every evil
and grant them peace in your day.
In your mercy Lord,
Keep them away from sin
and protect them from all anxiety
as they wait in joyful hope
for the coming of our Savior
Jesus Christ,
Let your Kingdom come, Lord, in them.

(Eliacin & Ricci)

We pray the protection of Christ to clothe you,
Christ to enfold you,
to surround you and guard you
this day and everyday.

We will journey with you.
We will keep before us, your love and faith,

We send you with the love and guidance of
God, your Creator
God, your Redeemer
God, your Sustainer
to do justice,
to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

(Catie gives mustard seeds to Anneke & Peter)

We send you off with these mustard seeds, as members of our family and community,
for you to plant them, as hopeful signs of God’s in-breaking Kingdom
where ever the Spirit leads you.

(Eliacin) The Lord bless you, and keep you;

(Ricci) The Lord make His face shine on you,

(Tom) And be gracious to you;

(Christine) The Lord lift up His countenance on you,

(Catie & Gabriel) And give you peace.’

Amen