Pastor, teacher, partner, dog walker, gardener, conservationist, contemplative, hiker. Currently serving as a Formation Coordinator for OEF and Dean of VT/NY conference of Lutheran Synod.

GreatLakes Lighthouse Regional Gathering

The Great Lakes Lighthouse Conference met on April 30-May 2nd at Assisi Heights in Rochester, MN.  Those in attendance were Sr. Chris Petersen, Br. Craig Robert Miller, Br. Keith Downey, Br. John, son of Syvert and Sr. Dale Carmen.  The theme of the weekend was celebrating our Brother and Sisterhood…

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Chapter/Convocation 2015 Open Registration

Beginning today until June 1st, there will be Open Registration for the annual Chapter/Convocation (July 16-19) which will be held in St. Louis, MO this year. Attending a Convocation is one of the best ways to investigate whether or not God is calling you to pursue a vocation with OEF. During…

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Welcome Tony Rennett

This past weekend, Brother Carlo, OEF, Brother David, OFM Cap, Tony Rennett, and Tony’s spouse Tina all met at the Mt. Alverno Retreat Centre in Caledon, Ontario. Br. Carlo received Novice vows from Tony on behalf of the Order. All four participants celebrated this special occasion. We welcome Br. Tony and…

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A Gathering of the Mariposa Fellowship

From Br. David Luke Hutton, OEF Place your mind in the mirror of eternity; Place your soul in the splendor of glory; Place your heart in the figure of the divine substance; And, through contemplation, transform your entire being into the image of the Divine One himself, So that you, yourself,…

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The People of God: A Sacred Prism

Let us join in prayer for the presenters and participants in this special conference, held from April 12-14 in Tampa, FL http://rootsandbranchesprograms.org/Tampa2015.html In these times of uncertainly, fear, and suspicion of people from different faith traditions, this conference affirms the Divine Light that shines through all people of Godly faith,…

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Kiwi Regional Fellowship Report

The inaugural meeting of the Kiwi Regional Fellowship of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans took place this morning (21 Jan 2015) in Wellington, New Zealand. Sister Helen Bathurst and postulant Reg Weeks met for coffee in the Cafe of the National Library of New Zealand. We shared something of our…

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