ART AND POLITICS????

Sounds like an oxymoron yet this was the theme of the week!  Across the parking lot at 14 Pratt Ave. things were tranquil and  the art of civil discourse was in evidence under the direction of our chaplain, Oden Warman.  

Oden and Debbie

Guests for the week:

People of the Lake

Pittsburgh migrants

Sarasota souls

Oh the mighty hills.......

Naples Newbies

Most popular job in the House

Activities during the week:

UM changing house

Sean performs

Professional touch

The girls from Warren

NGO founders & friend

We dedicate this week's blog to the memory of Everett Fitts, a true friend and supporter of the House.  His charming wit and keen intellect will be missed on our Porch.

IRRATIONALITY? NOT ON OUR PORCH!

The topic on the grounds was "irrationality" and 
"why we do what we do" but on the UM House porch discussions were methodical and rational.  This civil discourse was led by our Chaplain Jeff McDowell, in the true Wesley tradition!

Jeff and Barbara

pastoral discourse 

Our guests this week:

Vibrant Virginia

La Creme de St. Croix

Almost Heaven

Tarheels

Majong members

The week's activities:

The best of Juanita

Ladies of the Lake

Intense 

Tea and talk

Carmen, children and cookies

Abrahamic arguments

All the King's Daughters

But in the end there is only PEACE!

"A MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE."

 The theme for the week was 'Immigration' and its impact on the nation!  There was also much 'movement of people' across the UM porch as we celebrated the 127th Annual Meeting with the vibrant presence of our chaplain Darrell Greenawalt:

Retiring Board members Dave Shuff and Don Weaver
with Pres. Brenda Baird

Chaplain Darrell Greenawalt

Sharon and Darrell

Our guests for the week:

Richmond roommates

Dear friends

Polite partners

The Northwestern Wildcats

The Floridians

The week activities:

Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchwoman

Marshall Herder

Troubadour Bill Ward

The Park people

The Westbury wagon

Bruce the brute

NOTE:  A special thank you goes out to Dave Shuff  and his wife Cindy for their unending interest in the House.  As hosts we see the wonderful results of their work which in turn makes our work a breeze.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY!

The UM House had a double dose of Southern hospitality this past week.  The presence of retired West Virginia Bishop William Grove always provides a sense of calm, peace and reflection for all the guests and those that wander onto our porch.  In addition Paul Womack (retired pastor of Hurlbut UM Church) came 'home' as our chaplain.  His Southern sartorial personna and inquisitive mind provided a wonderful combination with the Bishop.  Discussions were both light and intense and lasted late into the night (flaunting the early to bed mantra of Chautauqua).  

Paul and Natalie

Sartorial

Bishop Grove and Mary Lou

Others visiting the House last week:

We are fam-il-ee!

Neighbors to the North

The Garden State

The best of Boston

Tireless workers for the House

What took place last week:

A Chautauqua 4th

Well fed group

A  singing Doug

Cold day in .......

Our welcoming duo

Girls from Elma

Intense, intense.....and late

Note:  Special thanks to John & Dave for their help on the porch and at
           Hurlbut and the endless jobs Lee did for us this week.  
           Also, thanks Paul for returning home to the UM House, your presence was noted and appreciated.

On a clear day you can see forever..........