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.

Greetings & Gnawings from Br. Rat

It has been a very productive year for me what with the Rhododendron Recovery Program, Br. Stephan’s holiday happenings and of course my formation subjects.As we wrap up 2018 and move into 2019 I will be immersing myself in all things related to the Table. I have attached a few photos…

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Br. Rat Conducting the Christmas Festivities

It has been an extremely busy time for me. After many days of cooking for Br. Stephan’s Christmas Feast, I was tasked with organizing the entertainment for the Christmas Feast. I have attached a couple of photos along with my new music video titled The Sisters of Song aka the Birds in…

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Statement from the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans in response to the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue

How long? How long do we have to experience these acts of hate. We must break the cycle of hate and fear with love. We are in Solidarity with all who say enough is enough. We offer our prayer for the victims and their victims and their families and the…

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