Thanks to our friend John’s quick and apt photography, here is a picture of the girls with their faces freshly painted at the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) houses at the Chautauqua Institution. John Scott Williams of National City CC is the artist, and arguably the most popular person with children at the Institution thisContinue reading “Chautauqua face painting”
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Diplomacy education economy entrepreneurship
Said George Fechter today at Chautauqua: + Growing the economy requires two things: finding smart people to support and focusing on solving problems. + Single biggest and longest-lasting difference in the world would be made by helping women throughout the world learn to read. + Higher education can be an effective form of diplomacy. WhatContinue reading “Diplomacy education economy entrepreneurship”
More Chautauqua pictures
A picture of Lake Chautauqua and some of the manu sailboats that adorn it. Enjoy — Nathan Nathan Day Wilson
This picture is of the Hall of Philosophy. It seats around 500 people and is the location of many great presentations and discussions, including the daily religion lectures. This is the famous Atheneaum Hotel. Nathan Day Wilson
One of my favorite places is the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. It is an inspiring and engaging place offering a ton of activities in a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere. My family and I are here this week while I serve as chaplain for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), which has two housesContinue reading
New book HIV AIDS discussion in church
Check out this new book on HIV and AIDS discussions in the church and other community settings: Exploring Solutions: How to Talk About HIV Prevention in the Church Nathan Day Wilson
Below is a press release from the Geneva-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, an organization I respect.Leading Conflict Mediators Convene in Oslo, June 2008Conflict ‘hot spots’, such as Darfur and Chad, Iran and Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Lebanon, Kenya, Congo and Cyprus, sit high on the global agenda of mediators.Many of the peace-makers in these conflictsContinue reading
United States international relations
An opinion column worth a read about smart power in the US: http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/17/opinion/edfullilove.php Nathan Nathan Day Wilson
New church site
When you get a chance, check out http://www.fccshelby.org Still needs some work, but it’s underway and will be consistently updated! Nathan Nathan Day Wilson
Church camp climbing wall
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) church camps in Indiana kicked off last weekend. This picture is from Camp Barbee in Leesburg, IN. Nathan Day Wilson