The Epistle for June 24th, 2008, is now available. From Pastor Mark’s Epistle:
Dear Friends,
Well, it worked out OK so far. This morning,
(Monday, June 23) was my first day to ride my
bicycle to work at St. Luke’s. It’s five miles each
way, and takes about 38 minutes by the safe route
mapped out without using Poplar, Union or Central
(making strong use of Central Gardens, Chickasaw
Gardens, Joffre and East Buntyn neighborhoods).
Don’t worry! You can still call in any emergencies.
Thanks to generous members, I can borrow
a car; I won’t be bicycling to a home or hospital.
Why do this? Well, besides the symbolic nature
of it, here are some practical reasons:
1. This plan burns zero gasoline, avoiding
the carbon emissions I would otherwise
release into the atmosphere;
2. It contributes to fitness, no small matter
among us clergy; as a group, we are among
the most plagued by stress, obesity, high
blood pressure and bad cholesterol;
3. It enables me to “walk in the shoes” (or
ride, that is, empathizing with people who
do not have motor vehicles. In the hard
economic times, empathy is important, too.
In addition, we now have GEORGE GREEN
as our official Environmental Ministry volunteer at
St. Luke’s. George will be researching and recommending
lots of ways we can be more energy efficient
and set a good example of caring for this
Planet Earth God has given us. Be watching for
much more along these lines…
In service, ….Pastor Mark
P.S. Scripture: Genesis 1:1
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