MAY 2025

Dear Kind and Gentle People,


Happy May Day from “The Mill.” The daffodils and tulips have sprung up along with the rhubarb, which will be ready in about two weeks and transformed into pie and jam! The fields with new Timothy Seed have been harrowed and Mother Nature has watered liberally. All the other fields have received their final touches of “moo doo” carefully applied with the giant upscale manure spreader.

If you remember in last month’s edition I wrote about Sardine, who had just started laying her good duck eggs. Sardine had a baby! Her name is Minnow. Hatching was a bit rough, probably because of lack of humidity. She is a bit weak but doing ok. In short, the glory of nature is evident on this first of May.

Yesterday about 50 of our Canadian colleagues, who have unique challenges as supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion, met over a Zoom meeting. We were gently reminded that “Faithful Song is an Antidote to Fear.” (Thank you Rev. Dr. Catherine Faith MacLean). With that in mind please do listen to this wonderful new hymn by Amanda Udis-Kessler. The score is notated for full keyboard and equipped with chord signs for our guitar and bass players. It is a beautiful partnership of text and tune with a message that truly is an antidote to fear. The Newfield Community Church will sing this as our opening hymn this week. To access, simply type in queersacredmusic.com and download. A gift from Amanda.

On this May Day, you are encouraged to engage in faithful song as an antidote to fear. Remember, Christ is the cornerstone of love, grace and peace. Do taste the mystery of the Holy One’s great promise to us by opening your high heart with sacred sound. Embrace the cornerstone of love, grace and peace by singing. May you be free of anything that is not rooted in love.

As Always,

Gobs of Blessings and Heaps of Happiness,

Your Chaplain,

Petah

Photo by Skye Stock McCarthy