Author Archives: Johanna Bell

Nourishment & Resilience

Happy Thursday, friends –

Pictured above is a classic image of May in Maine… a big pile of wild foraged fiddleheads. I am part of A2U2’s food co-op, and one of my jobs is measuring and weighing bulk foods that we order. This month that … read more.

Listening for the question

A2U2 friends-

Greetings from Rochester, MN, where I am living and learning for the week at the Assisi Heights Spiritual Center, the convent home of the Sisters of Saint Francis (where I took the image above). I’m immersed in a course in Reflective Pastoral Supervision. … read more.

Learning, growth, and queer JOY!

Dear friends,

I am wishing you, a few days belated, a blessed Earth Day! The daffodils are in bloom on the land we steward on Allen Avenue. Trees are in bud… my car has been covered in pollen… and we’ve been gifted with some warm, … read more.

We need one another

Members and friends, 

Blessings to you on this April Thursday. 

This past week was full to the brim and it was a delight to see so many of you over the course of it. On Saturday many of us gathered at the “Hands Off” marches in … read more.

Where does praise show up in your life?

Dear ones,

May this note find you well as the snow melts yet again and we find ourselves back to mud season. 

I had such a meaningful Sunday with you this past week lifting up our thanksgivings and sending them out into the world. Together we … read more.