Greetings, Beloved. It has been quite a month. Between ice storms and ICE swarms, among other complications, we are all quite a bit disoriented and distraught. Nevertheless the work to further love and justice in the world proceeds because we are doing it together! When one of us loses power or is overwhelmed by grief or violence, others step in to offer support and take up the work. Together we find clarity of purpose and courage to act. This newsletter is no different. With stories and resources from across our United Methodist Connection, we hope it provides inspiration and ideas for how you can pick up your piece of the work too.

May God grant you peace like an everflowing stream.

Cathy Velasquez Eberhart
Minnesota Hopeful EarthKeeper
UM Creation Justice Movement Communication Team