Wild Geese are Sojourners to Costa Rica

Hello to you all!  So much going on, and Summer isn’t even here yet (that’s certainly the case in Massachusetts – we’re still waiting for Spring)!  Let’s jump right in to the fun and announcements.

The Restoration Project is playing the Wild Goose Festival! 

What is the Wild Goose Festival?  From their website: “The Wild Goose is a Celtic metaphor for the Holy Spirit. We are followers of Jesus creating a festival of justice, spirituality, music and the arts.”

They also have a stellar collection of speakers, storytellers, theologians, activists and musicians lined up that we’re honored to be a part of.  Please check it out HERE and think about coming if you can!  Many of you are very well already attending, and we are beyond excited to spend time over this long weekend with so many good friends.  See you in Shakori Hills, NC from June 23-26!

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‘Hold On To Love’ reviewed on the God’s Politics blog

The Restoration Project’s new album received a very positive write-up this week on the God’s Politics blog of Sojourners Magazine. Click HERE to read the review – we are grateful!

If you still need and want to download the album, you may do so by clicking HERE.  We hope you continue to enjoy it, and are thankful for your support, friends.  If the album or even one particular song connects with you in a special way, we would love to hear how and share your reflection/review with others in the Restoration Village network (with your permission/anonymously, of course).

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Pura Vida in Costa Rica!

As Tracy writes in a new blog post (below), her past three weeks (Seth joined for one) in Costa Rica were a time of rich reflection and dynamic conversation and planning with Fraternidad Teologica Latinoamerica.  Many more thoughts to come!  Suffice to say here, rejuvenating connections were had with Creation, to new and existing relationships, to new opportunities and to God that will prayerfully be planting seeds for many months and years to come.  We are very grateful for our close relationships there.  Read more and stay tuned  here at the Restoration Village blog.  This is just the beginning of a summer full of travel and possibility.

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As always, warmest regards and God’s peace on your journey -

Seth

Assistant to the Regional Manager

Back From Costa Rica (for now)

Hello friends!  I (Tracy) just returned from three weeks in Costa Rica and have much to share.  This picture is a mosaic I tiled at Casa Adobe at the request of the family who is demonstrating sustainability, creativity and beauty.  The broken pieces were rescued from the refuse and carefully organized.  I worked alongside the family as well as Ricardo, a Nicaraguan migrant who seeks day labor work in Costa Rica.  It was a beautiful and prophetic exercise that exemplifies much of what Seth and I hope to participate in through Restoration Village.

The primary reason I am spending so much time in Costa Rica this summer, though, is to work with the Fraternidad Tehológica Latinoamericana (Latin American Theological Fraternity).  I am very honored to be helping to launch a Latin American network of artists, poets and musicians who are also committed to a holistic way of life, faith and community and who desire to resource communities and churches working to do the same.  Yes, I am aware of my Gringa (from the US) status and indeed was the only artist from the US at the recent FTL international gathering.  But as I have sought to build relationships and learn from my friends in Latin America and Latino/a communities in the US, I was invited into this exciting process!  I am also excited to bring the very rich resources and relationships of the FTL to communities I work with, regardless of where they have come from!

The biggest culture shock coming back last night was arriving to 50 degree, rainy, foggy weather in Boston!  But we have assurance the sun will come on the weekend.  Seth has been great at giving regular updates on twitter so follow us if you are not already.  We also got an incredible review this afternoon on God’s Politics we hope you will check out and share.  Please remember you can share individual songs from Hold On To Love on your facebook profile too!  I did share some of the new songs with people in Costa Rica.  Amahoro was the favorite!  Much more to come…