Darkness is beautiful and necessary, but the light of the sun is essential, too. It is the source of the energy that powers our bodies and those of all other living things.

The Extraordinary Experience of Being a Resident Student at Pendle Hill I knew early in my acquaintance with Pendle Hill that I wanted to be a resident student someday. After years attending conferences and other events, I was joyful when the time finally came. My two ten-week terms as a resident student provided the time, space, and loving community in which a great deal of healing happened, emotional and relational as well as spiritual.

In May 2025, Crozer-Chester Hospital closed, affecting over half a million people and resulting in many job losses. The Crozer 8, a group of advocates, staged a peaceful, prophetic protest to demand justice in healthcare, emphasizing the need for reform against corporate greed. Their actions highlight a broader national crisis in access to essential medical services.

A story of being drawn by a tree, and then a cluster of trees and a remnant of forest to find greater grounding, wholeness, and healing in nature. And hearing the call of nature to preserve our endangered forests.

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.