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Community as Peacemaking

Community as Peacemaking “I suggest a core practice of gathering: embracing the art of togetherness, mindful welcoming, just listening and being present for each other, and responding out of a felt sense of kinship. There is nothing more important. By doing this, we bring calm, connection, and care into our

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GATHER NEWS – June 2024

At Gather, we welcome everyone. It is who we are. We …. welcome … everyone. That is not as simple as it sounds. What does it mean to welcome everyone? It means, first, that when a person walks through the door, we welcome them: we greet them – by name

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We Found A New Home

We are purchasing a beautiful new space in Middlebury.     One Step. One Breath. Moving Forward! This mantra is my constant companion when opportunities arise. We have a wonderful one in front of us and we’re taking steady steps to make it a reality. We negotiated a good price

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News from Gather (February 2024)

This past Wednesday saw a large crowd coming together to joyfully celebrate the milestone of completing our first year together!  It’s difficult to convey to all of you how much the support and goodwill you have shared with us has enriched the lives of many. We began the day as

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News from the local Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community

Dear Sangha, The winter weather has quieted the atmosphere here at Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community, but like the spring shoots preparing for their return, we’re using this time wisely to develop new programs we’ll be offering in 2024.  Our hope is that these upcoming practice and learning opportunities (in

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Message from Joshin (February 2024)

Dear friends, We’ve been doing some cozy and heartwarming things this winter at Bread Loaf Mountain. Some of you already heard about Valentine’s Day Gather Anniversary and Peacemaker Quilt Party. I hope you’ll enjoy the write up below and the article that our local newspaper ran about the event. Many

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Quilts Soothe Children Dealing with Trauma

Quilts Soothe Children Dealing with Trauma February 8, 2024 By John Flowers A UKRAINIAN INFANT enjoys a quilt generated by volunteers involved in the Peacemaker Quilt Project. The project provides homemade quilts to children going through difficult times, ranging from war to foster care. Photo courtesy of Joshin Byrnes  

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