Come join our friendly group this Sunday, May 24th from 4-5:30 p.m. All are welcome! No experience needed as we are all learners. Click on the tutorial at the left for a sample and to view other circle dance tutorials.

Step by step and round and round

carry me to holy ground.

Center is calling, Earth still revolving;
something lost and something found.

Weekly Food/Goods collection at EVOLVE

Food banks throughout the country have been hard hit for the last few years and the need has not bypassed Anne Arundel County. Please help those in need by donating pantry staples (tinned meat and fish, boxed pasta products, infant formula, etc.) as well as personal care products such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, disposable razors, dish soap,
bath/shower soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and feminine hygiene products. (You can't purchase non-
edibles with food stamps.)

Join us May 26th for "Open Arms"

All are most welcome to join us the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. We meet in the home of one of our members and begin with dinner. A DVD is usually then viewed with a discussion ensuing from it. Always, there is fun and laughter and getting to know one another better. Try it and see! Call Sylvia (410-224-6708) or another member of Evolve if you have questions or for further details.

Send your articles, poems, news, photos, announcements, petitions, pictures, cartoons, and whatever else you might like to see in our newsletter to EvolveSylvia@gmail.com by Thursday night. Thank you!

Walking In His Light

The Late Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt,
Founder and Pastor of Evolve

I was walking in the early hours

A path that I have taken many Days

In grieving for a friend who has passed

Not able to grieve at the ceremony of friends

I did not know what to say to that spirit that passed

All I could do was smile for the smiles he gave me

Then all of a sudden I felt him close by my side

Before I even knew it I was talking to him as if still alive

Then I realized he has not gone anywhere

But still there within the joy he gave me many times

I am headed back to live in Baltimore

It may be hard to go to community that showed me love

But they will always be a part of my walk with God

This man that passed I so admired

And the community of God so great in friendship

Will be a light in my life for those are truly friends

Suzie said it so well because he will always be with us

In death and the life he shared with us so full of love.

A path he started us on we have got to continue

To celebrate with him in death as in life

Richard E Cashen

ON THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION:

Two Actions for Justice re: Cove Point Proposed LNG Facility

Sponsored by Interfaith Power & Light

1. Saturday, May 30, 9am: rally

and march followed by picnic

Despite a massive public outcry, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has

not been deterred from approving plans for the building of the liquified natural gas export facility at Cove Point. Environmental groups have now filed a lawsuit against

FERC for its inadequate environmental assessment.

"For the sake of families in Calvert County facing an industrial behemoth in their neighborhood; for the sake of those all along the East Coast who are trying to protect water supplies from fracking; and for the sake of all of our neighbors around the world already suffering from a disrupted climate... We're going to do what David did: we're going to stand up faithfully, and encourage each other to take heart." - Karen Leu of Interfaith Power & Light

Join the rally and march with local and regional allies on May 30 in opposition to the building of this facility. Gathering at 9 am at Solomons Island, we will begin the 6-mile march at 9:30 and end at Cove Point Park at 1 pm for a free family-friendly picnic. Public parking lot at the corner of Alexander St & Calvert St, Solomons, MD. Please RSVP for the march and picnic so we know how much food to prepare! Offer or find a carpool here.

2. Wednesday, June 27, 10am - 2pm at 888 First St NE, Washington, DC (Short walk from Union Station Metro): Demonstration and vigil to bring moral witness to FERC!

On June 27 we'll join with people of faith who are standing in solidarity with

frontline communities who have been directly impacted by FERC-approved projects. At 10am we'll gather at the FERC office in D.C. for an interfaith vigil with periods of silent witness and singing. Together we'll bring moral clarity to
the danger of fossil fuels and urge FERC to transform itself so that it can help shift our country to clean, renewable energy. For questions, email Karen at karen@gwipl.org.

From Erine

Have you ever had that moment when your mind snaps? I did on Tuesday and it snapped hard! I came to see what I didn't want to see. I saw an ugly truth and sometimes it doesn't come out clean. The truth is I am a truth-teller. I'm not afraid to say what needs to be said most of the time, especially about myself. To some it is negative, but to others it is strength to just say I'm going through... What more do I need to say except keeping it real helps the crazies disappear. I cried on many of the comments received as I just was tired of...

I remember Wayne once talked about being tired and if there was any purpose to his continuing as a voice of reason. I reflected on that reflection and I was listening deeper than I thought. On Tuesday, I was looking for my voice of reason and heard Wayne's voice. I remember how he paused and I remember how hard it is to doubt. I have no doubts about this...I found my voice of reason in a Picasso way. I am strong and afraid but I am in touch with my sometimes madding voice of reason!

May Covenant Dates

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Covenant Dates

May 4 Adri Eathorne and Kim Hinken Wedding (2013)

May 5 The Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Schwandt Death (2015)

May 5 Adri Eathorne and Kim Hinken Holy Union (2007)

May 6 Linda J. Kahl Death (1998)

May 9 Robert Brian Eathorne Birthday (d. 2013)

May 11 Sean Patrick Riley Birthday (2003)

May 11 Cynthia Brister Birthday (d. 2004)

May 14 Rick Dove and Tom Good Wedding (2011)

Fundraising for Evolve's Ministry

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As of May 21st we have earned $1,805.89 through iGive.

Photo by Rick Dove

CHECK OUT THE BOOKS, PHOTO CARDS AND COASTERS

On our Welcome Table in Caton Hall there are books for sale by Bruce Chilton, Matthew Fox, John Shelby Spong, Marcus Borg and others. You'll also find Rick Dove's large selection of nature photography. Rick's 5 x 7 photo cards are $3 and his matted photographs are $10. Rick is also selling his beautifully crafted tile coasters with nature photographs for $5 each.

YOUR USED CELL PHONES AND EMPTY INK JET AND TONER CARTRIDGES can also help fund our ministry. These items fit nicely in the offering basket along with remembrance of time and talent you have offered to our ministries and your financial gifts. Bring them to Sacred Gathering with you.

Hold the Date: Saturday, June 20

will be a workday at UCCA
from 9 am tll Noon

Creation Spirituality Communities

is a network of communities ranging from intentional groups to alternative churches, which are grounded in the tenants of Creation Spirituality and revere the sacredness of all creation. Through study, ritual, celebration and action, these communities support justice, compassion, transformation and sustainability for the Universe and for all living beings. It is both tradition and movement, celebrated by mystics and agents of social change from every age and culture. Our online community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community, is waiting for you to join: http://originalblessing.ning.com.

Blue Irises that Chuck & Wayne planted in their garden in 2013

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Evolve has closed the post office box, so please update your records
to show our address as: 8 Carvel Circle, Edgewater, MD 21037