Monthly Archives: September 2014

Notes for Today’s Worship Service (9/28/14) Song: Our Own Backyard was written by some very wise third graders…. with a little help from folk singer John McCutcheon.  John has produced 36 albums and currently is working on his 37th—a tribute … Continue reading →

Play video: We Made History, about the People’s Climate March  (www.peoplesclimate.org)  One of the people in that crowd of 400,000 was my new friend from songwriting camp, Doug Hendren.  We’ll see a video and hear a song by Doug during … Continue reading →

September 21–the first day of autumn.  As trees molt their leaves, as hostas and other flowering shrubs go to ground, as grass turns brittle and pale, as mosquitos go wherever it is they go (thank goodness!)…we are reminded of the … Continue reading →

It is so good to be back in this place. I have missed you! I can’t wait to tell you about my adventures—and maybe a few of the misadventures. And I can’t wait to hear about yours! But, oh my … Continue reading →

Journal Entry:  5/23/14 The “Dear Jean” Concert at Union Church in Berea, KY, tonight was a phenomenal experience!  Jean Ritchie lives in Berea and is a member of the church Rachel Small Stokes serves.  She’s had a stroke and is … Continue reading →

Sabbatical was great!  Having time to rest and play and make music and new friends…All my colleagues who have taken sabbaticals didn’t lie:  the last four months have renewed me as nothing else ever has. …which means that I am ready … Continue reading →