Van Gogh and the Beauty of Lent
February 21, 2022
A Lenten Devotional
This Lenten season, The Garden invites you to take part in a devotional program with paintings and letters of Vincent van Gogh as our guides. Each week, biblical passages and pieces of Van Gogh’s work throw light on each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your faith community. Week by week, we’ll travel this Lenten journey together toward Easter morning – and thereby do our part to help lengthen the light, humble our hearts, and open our eyes to the beauty and grace of springtime rebirth. We will also host a movie night and a trip to The Lume.
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Messages from the Mountaintop
A blog post in which Betty Brandt explores the alarming rise in antisemitism, recent tragic events, and the impact on Jewish communities, urging readers to stand in solidarity and foster awareness. It highlights personal reflections, concerns for safety, and meaningful ways to support and engage with Jewish friends and neighbors.
Messages from the Mountaintop
Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore?
Jesus Was Woke.
Some interesting facts about this special day
Betty Brandt comments on how two films—Conclave and Penguin Lessons—have taken on unexpected relevance in 2025. Conclave offers a glimpse into the process of selecting a new pope, coinciding with Pope Francis’s passing, while Penguin Lessons delves into Argentina’s turbulent 1970s, raising questions about justice and moral responsibility. Explore their significance in today's changing world.
Progress Report
Let's be the change we want to see
"Easy on Me" Sung by Caroline Smith Songwriters: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins & Gregory Allen Kurstin. "Easy on Me" lyrics © Jack Reynolds, Jack Reynolds Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
