The Gift of Newcomers

I am learning little by little what a gift newcomers are to me. After four years in the program, I am beginning to feel passionate about being intentionally welcoming and connecting with newcomers. I’ve learned that it is myself that I am seeing when they walk into...

Wednesday — The Last Day of the Conference

This is part 6 of a series I’m posting on the World Service Conference. Check out my first, second, third, fourth, and fifth posts, if you haven’t already read them. It’s Wednesday! That means it’s the last day of the World Service Conference. I’m conflicted as I...

Tuesday — Frustration, Tiredness, Sadness

This is part 5 of a series I’m posting on the World Service Conference. Check out my first, second, third, and fourth posts, if you haven’t already read them. In the picture above, the room is being set up for Monday’s Open Board Meeting.  Frustration,...

What Day Is It Again?

This is part 4 of a series I’m posting on the World Service Conference. Check out my first, second, and third posts, if you haven’t already read them. Good morning, Pennsylvania. It’s Wednes…, no it’s Monday. As you might be able to tell, I’m a little tired this...

Sunday — Conference Officially Opens

This is part 3 of a series I’m posting on the World Service Conference. Check out my first and second posts if you haven’t already read them. And thank you for all the great messages and words of encouragement. As you can see above, I have all the cards set up in my...

Saturday — First Day of the Conference

This is part 2 of a series I’m posting on the World Service Conference. Check out my first post if you haven’t read it yet. It’s Saturday morning and I’m excited for the start of the World Service Conference. I went for a walk this morning in a light fog with the...