December 11, 2024

You are a library of knowledge, skills and wisdom ready to be shared! What are the skills people have in your community of faith that you can share with others, even if you can’t personally do them as easily as you once did, you can still mentor others? Using a sewing machine, knitting, crocheting, quilting, simple mending, painting, drawing, flower arranging, wood working, carpentry, using power tools, simple house repairs, pie making, cooking, baking, canning and preserving, navigating social media, using apps on a cell phone, creating blogs, using spreadsheets, creating PowerPoint, gardening wisdom, how to play various card or board games, are just a few ideas to imagine what you can help others learn. Team up with local high school or big sisters/big brothers, or Scouts or 4H groups, local youth groups or other agencies in your neighbourhood to ensure legacies of learning move forward. One clergy told me this week “every time an elder dies, we lose a library.” Share some of your library of wisdom to keep a living legacy of lifelong learning. You can reach me by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca or by phone 705 875-8837. Let’s grow together with deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice.