I returned to New Bedford yesterday afternoon for the next Love VIGIL and it did not disappoint. In fact, our gathering has grown, the group is a bit more bold, and our shared singing was definitely better. I liked last evening’s song selections a bit more - “We Shall Overcome”, “This Little Light of Mine” and other familiar tunes that offered a gentle sound track to the waves, giant smiles and peace signs that we offered our surprised New Bedford neighbors.
If you are wondering whether my experience is consistent and available for other participants, please know that two people were so surprised and moved by this time in community that they have pledged to duplicate the effort in their own communities.
There is something profound and beautiful about being able to appeal to leather-wearing Harley driving bikers, and school buses full of children. There is something that feels deeply faithful to offer the same warm and welcoming smile to folks who speed by us, or are finishing their hot and dusty day of road repair.
We were good news again in New Bedford, making heart connections and expanding the Kingdom of God with one wave, smile or greeting at a time. I am so grateful to the souls who are organizing these gatherings, and I am grateful to be able to participate! All are loved and welcome. We Episcopalians know that All means ALL, and based on a weekly 60 minute vigil on a busy street corner in New Bedford, hundreds of our siblings now know that Todos sois amados y bienvenidos.
If you are wondering whether my experience is consistent and available for other participants, please know that two people were so surprised and moved by this time in community that they have pledged to duplicate the effort in their own communities.
There is something profound and beautiful about being able to appeal to leather-wearing Harley driving bikers, and school buses full of children. There is something that feels deeply faithful to offer the same warm and welcoming smile to folks who speed by us, or are finishing their hot and dusty day of road repair.
We were good news again in New Bedford, making heart connections and expanding the Kingdom of God with one wave, smile or greeting at a time. I am so grateful to the souls who are organizing these gatherings, and I am grateful to be able to participate! All are loved and welcome. We Episcopalians know that All means ALL, and based on a weekly 60 minute vigil on a busy street corner in New Bedford, hundreds of our siblings now know that Todos sois amados y bienvenidos.
Meet George - he is 90 and a force of nature.
Group gathered just before 5:30 start.
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