This morning I woke up and went directly to my email, committing to myself that first thing I would work on recruiting more chefs for Stone Soup to join Head Chef Jeff. I was just a little panicked…okay, maybe relatively panicked…okay, maybe wondering if this would be the year there just wouldn’t be soup. I … Continue reading WES Blog — You Make the Magic
Action and history have a curious relationship and a fraught one for WES. WES is about action here and now to achieve progress and rectify wrongs. That is the priority our founder Felix Adler wanted. Our current leadership and membership are committed to action. However, what guides action? I feel, action should be guided by … Continue reading A note from WES Member Paul Baker
I do love a good potluck. In fact, it was THE lesbian social event of choice when I first came out many years ago. So when a member at the recent spring membership meeting suggested a potluck as a way to foster relationships between members and the WES Board of Trustees, I was all over … Continue reading WES Blog — Connecting with the WES Board
Timeline and how it all works: 9:00am – When it All Begins! Cooks arrive (please sign up to cook above). Please remember to bring with you: knives, apron, cutting boards, potholders, disposable gloves/food prep gloves. 9:30am – First Platform Service Begins Bring your pie or quiche for the brunch or your lunch item! 10:30 – … Continue reading Stone Soup Information for SEEK Families
Dreamers are the recipients of DACA—Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals who have been allowed to stay here becoming productive members of our society. Join us at 10:30-10:45 am in front of Union Station. Patti Absher will be there waiting for you. Text her at 202-486-9676. Later, look for her, Ross Wells, Laura Soloman, with the … Continue reading WES call to action! Home is Here Rally At the Supreme Court Tuesday, Nov. 12
Did you see what I did there in the subject line of this email? If you got it, you are one of those WESies who follows what the theme of the month is, and I’m delighted! This blog is for YOU! If you just read the last sentence and thought “wait, we have monthly themes?” this blog … Continue reading WES Blog — Paying ATTENTION to themes…
One of the primary reasons I am pursuing clergy leadership is because I love people. I love being with people – through good times and difficult times. I love asking questions and getting to hear new stories and perspectives and experiences. I believe people supporting each other and figuring out how to be together in … Continue reading WES Blog — Pastoral Care and Caring for Each Other
One of the things I most love about having served one congregation for over a decade is that the platform experience–the part that could be seen as just me talking at people–truly becomes a conversation, often one that lasts over months and that informs how I think and what we do as a community together. … Continue reading WES Blog — Platform is a conversation…happening at surprising times!
Every WES member is in a “neighborhood” and has an opportunity at least twice a year to meet with others (and their guests, and prospective members) in their area to get better acquainted on an informal basis. Members should have received an emailed invitation using the Perfect Potluck website tool to learn about and sign … Continue reading WES Neighborhood Potlucks Happening
Do you know all the people who are caring for our littlest WES folk–teaching, snuggling, planning, creating curriculum, comforting, and keeping safe? I’m excited to introduce you to the professional staff (who are themselves supported by dozens of teachers!), and I’m grateful for their support of WES’ mission. Whether or not you have children in … Continue reading WES Blog — Meet the SEEK Folks!
