Photos courtesy of Cindy Kirchner

For many.. the relative safety of a nature hike, a walk outside, gardening etc is very sustaining during this time.  What outdoor activity have you been able to enjoy? Comment below!

Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine is inviting folks post all your outdoor adventures (whether it is a walk outside or trying to land a big rainbow trout) with the tag #outsidewethrive

Cindy Kirchner's Facebook has inspirations for nature hikes and many activities and resources for families. 

Many thanks to the DK crew for helping to serve others. Pictured here is Bob Fuhrman, Chris Lehmbeck and Brad Pettit. 

From Kathleen Capshaw... how she plans to spend her Sunday afternoon

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From Larry and Jennifer Smith: "Man, it feels good to get busy outside!"

Thanks to Harry, Thomas, Haden, Carter, Sam, Emily and Janice who cleaned out the bottom floor of Ledford for a family who needs temporary housing in these difficult times... working and posing at appropriate social distance!

From Laura Farrell: On this day Zinnia brought Camellia and Clover into the world.

Friday was Janice Thomas's birthday.. She and daughter Emily celebrated post run with a little dance party!

March 20, This Week at Emmanuel addresses resources and a way forward for us.

https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/
 This is a classic that has daily readings and meditations.  It mirrors their publication.
 

 https://cathedral.org/
 The National Cathedral has good content for daily meditations and streaming services of worship on a regular basis
 

https://www.bcponline.org/
 If you do not have a hard copy of a Book of Common Prayer, this is the online version.  It is a great resource for liturgies, prayers, and daily services.
 

 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-episcopal-church-in-garrett-county/id1191115260
 Cindy Kirchner likes this for a podcast stream of Morning Prayer 
 
 
https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/
 Harry Lankenau likes Boyd Bailey’s devotions.  Look under the blog section for a catalog.
 

 https://cac.org/category/daily-meditations/
 Janice and I love theologian Richard Rohr’s meditations.  You can sign up to get one sent to you daily.  He is developing new content every day.
 
 
https://www.cathedralatl.org/
 I also like the content being posted through St. Philip’s Cathedral in Atlanta.  Their Dean, Sam Candler, is a thoughtful and wise colleague and friend.
 
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c/o Kathleen Capshaw

Old Trail's resident wildlife photographer Marshall Faintich shared these photos to the Old Trail Neighbors Facebook group on March 19... these are a few of the 30 avian species he saw that day in Old Trail.  Many Emmanuel parishioners reside in Old Trail. 

Camilyn Leone was able to grab some books before the library closed. What books are you trying to read as you are spending more time at home. Comment below!

Wendy Bragaw recently ran her 10th marathon in Atlanta. She also recently posted that right now the only thing that feels normal is running. We love how she posts pictures of her running gear!  We have many dedicated runners at Emmanuel. What's your favorite race?

#timetorun #goforarun #springrunning #crozetrunning #runforgood #runnersofinstagram #runbecauseyoucan #runwithoutareason #wecanallrun #stretchruncoaching #stretchrunstrong #longrun #longrunsaturday

From Diane Fraser

Downloadable from Little Things Studio. 30 different hymns. Priced under $10. Could be an inspiring gift to send to someone. 

Thanks to Kris Bourque for the Facebook share.