31st Oct2008

A Sabbath Poem (Wolcott)

by FaithHouseManhattan
LOVE AFTER LOVE
~ by Derek WolcottThe time will come
when, with elation,
you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror,
and each will smile at the other’s welcome,
and say, sit here. Eat.
You will love again the stranger who was your self.
Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart
to itself, to the stranger who has loved you
all your life, whom you ignored
for another, who knows you by heart.
Take down the love letters from the bookshelf,
the photographs, the desperate notes,
peel your own image from the mirror.
Sit. Feast on your life.

(from Collected Poems, 1930-1973, New York: Norton, 1974)
30th Oct2008

House Warming of Faith House

by FaithHouseManhattan

We have opened the
doors of the house! Join us as a household
member, a visiting neighbor,
a distant family member, or a
traveler stopping for respite. With our shared talents, time,
ideas,
and financial contributions, we can
make this dream continue
and expand.
By giving during our “House Warming” phase you are acting as
one of
our prime movers: the individuals, families, and
organizations that are
willing to imagine, take a risk, and begin.
Prime movers generate,
invent, and persevere through the ups
and downs of a journey towards
accomplishing something that
matters. While most people embrace an idea
when it is
reasonable, safe, and prudent, prime movers are willing to
look
into the future and live it now, arranging their lives and
resources
in a way that allows them to create something new.

Click HERE to read more about our exciting House Warming
Campaignand show your support.
In addition, you, your
family, or your organization can sponsor
a Faith House Living Room! You can sponsor a Living Room
in your name, anonymously, or “in
honor” / “in memory” of others.
You can select a session or date that
is meaningful to you and
have your contribution acknowledged.


We are committed to operating our finances with integrity and

accountability making sure that your generosity yields sweet fruit
for
this world. 10% of all individual donations will be used to build

bridges with other organizations that support the mission and
vision of
Faith House. This is an experiment in creating a thriving

inter-dependent community in a way that is scalable, replicable,
and
improves the lives of people in this city and around the world.
In faith and with gratitude for your support, we
look forward to
your participation and friendship. 

Faith House Manhattan community

24th Oct2008

A Sabbath Poem (Snodgrass)

by FaithHouseManhattan
UP ON THE ROOF
~ by Bowie SnodgrassWe are cultivating Morning Glories on a rooftop in Harlem,
Giant White, Heavenly Blue, and Majestic Purple.

We have flowers and herbs and wandering weeds
And compost and goldfish in our garden.

In the cool September sun I sit still
And let my thoughts drift to You.

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