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Dear Joan,
Blessed Solstice!
Today we reflect today upon the bounty of Our Sacred Earth and the free gifts of the Sun.
We are one with Earth and Sun.
We are invited to share our light through prayer, love and service in our world.
As we celebrate Solstice today this Sufi chant speaks powerfully.
Light surrounds us.
Light above us.
Light within us.
Shining through us.
Today we pray the Light of the Holy One for all of the community members in Ruidoso, the fire fighters, service people and all those, including many of our faith congregations, who are helping in any ways they can.
You can Help With Wildfire Relief:
One load of supplies will go down on Friday and another on Saturday.
Items needed in Roswell: wet wipes (these are a top priority!), diapers, non-perishables like granola and jerky, NEW socks, NEW underwear, brushes/combs, bottled water, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, socks, packaged snacks like granola bars
Items needed in Tularosa: wet wipes (for evacuees and workers - this is a top need as there are no showers), non-perishable snacks like granola and jerky, sports drinks, chapstick, foot powder, callus cream, bandanas, work gloves, batteries, flashlights, travel-sized toiletries, NEW socks, NEW underwear, first aid supplies
Please bring donations by
- Nahalat Shalom (3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW) any time. Please leave donations at Nahalat Shalom in the courtyard (no need to knock on the front door)
- Church of the Good Shepherd (7834 Tennyson St. NE) between 10-2 M-F
- First Congregational (2801 Lomas Blvd. NE) between 9-5 Thursday or 9-12 Friday
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Join us tonight at our Solstice Ritual--Illumination and Grace. We will also offer special intentions for our Ruidoso neighbors as we continue to reflect upon and pray about our invitations to be light, love and action in our climate warming world.
June 20, 6:30-8:00
1004 Major Ave. NW, ABQ
Homemade Ice Cream after ritual
Please bring whatever you use for mosquitoes
who are also celebrating summer
Those at a distance or unable to attend can access the ritual for your own reflection and prayer at the bottom of this note.
Peace and Good as we hold one another and our Sacred Earth Community,
Sr. Joan
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