Religion / Faith

Christian - Presbyterian

I have attended the Parliament of Religions:

Never

Local Religious Community / Interfaith Affiliation:

Director, Interfaith Council on Economics and Justice

Website:

http://www.wpusa.org/Interfaith-Council/

I have come to PeaceNext looking for:

networking, interreligious advocacy, intrareligious reflection

I am inspired by:

The working poor who struggle for justice; leaders of all faiths in Santa Clara County, California who are committed to a faith that does justice.

Writers and Poets: Henri Nouwen, Elie Wiesel, Thich Nhat Hanh, Brother Roger of Taize, Dom Helder Camara, MaryKnoll sisters,

My favorite spiritual places:

Taize, France
Iona, Scotland
Tassajara, California
My kitchen and dining room
Bay area trails -- ocean and redwoods

Interreligious causes I care about:

Economic justice, healthcare, immigration, mentoring and deepening a multi-cultural community's ability to work in common for justice and social policy

Changes I am working toward in my community:

With the Interfaith Council Board, healthcare, worker justice, immigration

About Me:

Huguenot origins; Dutch Reform family members who built hospitals and agricultural colleges in India, Iraq and China. Deep roots in the interfaith community of the Bay Area; loving commitment as a pastor to spirituality and social justice in our community. Fluent in French; love cooking, children's literature and out-of -the ordinary experiences in daily life.