The Wonderground is a nascent singing activism cohort that meets every Wednesday evening.

We welcome new participants. Join the Wonderground! Email Craig at seedsofharmony@gmail.com

We'll congregate anew next Wednesday, June 11, 7-8:30 pm at Good Shepherd Church. (Driving and parking directions below.) We'll continue developing Wonderground initiatives that we considered this week: 1) March and street theater action on downtown mall as part of the demonstration on No Kings Day, June 14th; 2) Interdependence Day celebration on Sat July 5. (A planning committee is forming for this.) For further context on the nature of Interdependence Day check out this essay from the Christian Science Monitor. On Wednesday, June 18th, 7-8:30 pm, we'll convene a Wonderground Solstice Gathering at Carter Overlook, off of Monticello Trail. Questions or ideas? Let me know: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Craig

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

The Wonderground is a nascent singing activism cohort that meets every Wednesday evening.
 
The Wonderground cohort will convene this Wednesday, June 4 at Ix Art Park (522 2nd St. SE), where we'll socialize and sing with folks at the weekly Food Not Bombs (FNB) gathering. FNB offers a community meal from 6:15 to 6:45 to which all are welcome. The Wonderground will start at 7:00 pm.   
 
In addition to networking with FNB folks, we'll continue developing themes we explored at recent Wonderground gatherings: Possible march and street theater action on No Kings Day, Sat June 14; and Interdependence Day celebration on or around July 4. When we discussed developing our wonderground invitation last week, these are among the phrases we mused upon: "Heal the world through joy with the wonderground." "Sow the seeds of wonder in the wonderground." Other key concepts invoked as we mused upon the vision and praxis of our wonderground: Experiencing wonder (wonder as a form of awe, beyond simply wondering); building bridges; the wonder of harmonizing together.
 
Here's a quotation on proliferating solidarity. I find it quite relevant to our bridge-building aspirations:  "What do we hold sacred?... Solidarity does not magically emerge as a result of our interdependence--it depends on our ability to describe what bonds us, who we are, what has value, and how we should live together. As we survey our lives today, we can easily see that wealth and fame, status and success, are the focus of much of our attention and striving. The dominant conception of value emphasizes price and profits over other ways of establishing worth. But.. If we are to truly forge a democratic society where everyone can live with dignity, we need to re-evaluate the stories we tell ourselves about what matters. We need to understand the rituals that currently organize our lives and reconsider how we direct our time, attention, and piety. " by Astra Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix, "Solidarity: the Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea"

Hope to see you Wednesday!
 
singcerely
 
Craig

We welcome new participants. Join the Wonderground! Email Craig at seedsofharmony@gmail.com

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

The next Red Hill Book Club will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, at Bekah Menning's home. We'll watch and discuss a film: "For Our Daughters". All are welcome! Light snacks and beverages will be provided. No need to RSVP or watch the film ahead of time.

The Wonderground is a nascent singing activism cohort that meets every Wednesday evening.

We welcome new participants. Join the Wonderground! Email Craig at seedsofharmony@gmail.com

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

The Wonderground meets every Wednesday evening to explore activism through song.

Check out the FB group for future networking and consciousness raising.

We welcome new participants. Join the Wonderground! Email Craig at seedsofharmony@gmail.com

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

On Saturday, May 17 GC|RH will host Church With the Forest. We will meet at the front steps of Good Shepherd Church | Hickory Hill (960 Monacan Trail Road) and participate in a meditative walk into the Ragged Mountain forest where we will worship together. 

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

The next meeting of the Red Hill Book Club will take place on Thursday, May 1st, 8:30 - 10:00 am. Location TBD (but somewhere in Charlottesville). We will be reading an article and listening to a podcast on Christian Zionism. We'll also look at scripture verses used to justify the Christian Zionist agenda. Study materials below. Please let us know if you can join the conversation!

All are welcome to the discussion.  If you are able in advance, please listen to / read at least one of the following resources.

--- Episode of Inform Your Resistance podcast, entitled, "Why You Should Care About the End Times: Christian Zionism and Its Outsized Influence on American Policy" (35 minutes)

--- Article written by Jewish Voice for Peace Academic Advisory Council, entitled, "Rejecting Project Esther: Understanding Christian Nationalism as Racism and Antisemitism" (approx 20 minute read)

--- "Christians Stand Against Forced Displacement and False Doctrines" (5ish minute read)

Email Bekah: rimenning@gmail.com

On Wednesday, April 30th, 6:30 pm, join us for our annual contemplayful Beltane expedition to the beautiful Carter Overlook plaza, just off the Monticello Trail. Beltane takes place halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice and is, in the Celtic tradition, the beginning of summer.  

We'll gather in the larger Monticello Trail parking lot off Rt 20, on Dairy Barn Rd at 6:30 pm. Carpooling is encouraged! We will start walking to the overlook at 6:35. If you arrive a little late, just set foot and catch up with us at the overlook. It's a 15-minute walk on an easy well-marked trail. We'll spend an hour singing, listening, and viewing the sunset from the overlook's stone plaza. There's seating along the low wall that partially encircles the overlook plaza. We'll head back to the parking area by 8:15 pm.  

Map of the Monticello Trail. More info on the Carter Overlook.

Any questions let us know!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Greetings Imagineers

Ministry of Imagination will gather at Grace Church | Red Hill next week. There will be a (optional) meal in the fellowship hall starting at 6:15 pm or so. Around 7:00 pm, we'll convene in the new gazebo in the church yard. We'll explore and contemplate ways this enchanting and focusing space can host imaginative experiments and explorations in the months ahead. 

singcerely

--

Craig

How you travel is where you'll arrive.

-Philip Booth

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

On Saturday, April 5  at 5:00 pm, you are invited to Church With the Forest. We will meet at the front steps of Good Shepherd Church | Hickory Hill (960 Monacan Trail Road) and participate in a meditative walk into the Ragged Mountain forest where we will worship together.