Tag Archives: Great Turning

Joanna Macy: A Life Dedicated to Healing the World

Joanna Macy, a vibrant teacher and guide, passed away at 96, having profoundly influenced many through The Work That Reconnects. Her life encompassed a journey from exploring Christian ministry to embracing Buddhism and environmental activism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the living world, and teaching that collectively experiencing our grief for the destruction of living systems can free us to take action on behalf of the world. Continue reading

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Healing Prayers for EarthQuaker Carl Magruder

Friends everywhere who have been blessed by Carl Magruder’s unique and wonderful presence and ministry are praying for his recovery from brain injury. Today, in addition to holding him in the Light, you can get to know Carl by watching an interview I recorded with him, or one of his amazing 2020 FGC Bible Half hours on the subject of “Jesus as Trickster..” Continue reading

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Interviewing EarthQuaker Carl Magruder

Recently I had the opportunity to interview an extraordinary Friend, Quaker hospice chaplain and traveling minister Carl Magruder.  At the time of our interview, more than 500 wildfires were raging in the state of California, where he lives.  He spoke … Continue reading

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