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Peace and reflection
Yesterday was Easter, and those who celebrate had plenty of options.
Although it was hard to choose from the number of church services available, I went to the Rotary Amphitheater for outdoor worship presented by five local ministers: Karen Winkel, Lisa Petty, Wendy Kidd, Pam Stofferan and Annie Grogan.
This was not the service of my Baptist youth, but it was different in a good way. So many people, so many backgrounds, and all ages were there on the grass, under beautiful sunshine to worship in their way. The best part of many good ones: seeing two older women dancing in a circle with young, happy children.
Easter isn't part of everyone's faith, but that kind of joy should be.
Katharhynn from the newsroom, wishing you all a belated Easter/happy spring.
(The vivid violet petals emerging from plain dirt atop Sunset Mesa reminded me of new life and resurrection on Easter.)
Oh, volunteers!
Sunday wasn't just Easter. It was also the start of National Volunteer Week.
Montrose was once estimated to have more than 200 nonprofits — and the backbone of any nonprofit is its volunteers. Just last week, a handful of nonprofits told the community what they do, in presenting at the Montrose Forum. Shepherd's Hand, Sharing Ministry and Haven House are among those who help homeless and low-income individuals; whose volunteers and organizers do the work that others are reluctant to do.
Have you considered what kind of community this would be without them, local churches, secular organizations — anyone and everyone who gives a little of their time to help others?
I have. And I am profoundly grateful to those who volunteer, whether that is down at a food bank, helping out with the Dolphin House Child Advocacy Center, training as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children, training to answer calls on a crisis hotline, or as a youth mentor, just to name a few.
I recently spoke with Eva Vietch at Region 10, which has a lot of momentum through its Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The RSVP volunteers have been delivering hot meals, prepared at Shepherd's Hand, to seniors; they can also choose other "service stations" to volunteer at. You can read more about this - and the post-COVID volunteer needs at nonprofits - in our Tuesday edition.
As a final note: if you volunteer anywhere ... THANK YOU.
(A volunteer checks out the "grocery shelves" at Shepherd's Hand on Monday, April 18. The food pantry is just one of many services the charity offers.)
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