IMUA (Forward!)

On August 18th of this year, the four of us – Ellen Caringer, Scott Landis, Bob Nelson, and Danette Kong – sat down together to envision ways we could support others seeking to maintain Faith and Hope during the election process and outcome through our prayers and meditations. For us, this has always been a spiritual calling that started as a bit of a “mustard seed,” limited in its scope and outreach. It was another week before we even considered the idea of starting a website to make our message more available to others.

You know what they say about prayer/meditation? It changes the person praying. Over these several weeks, we have also been reminded that it not only calms the spirit — it fortifies and humbles, it builds faith and awareness… it launches dreams and hopes that one never imagined!

Our government remains in a tenuous situation; our people are faced with a myriad of responses and emotions. Yet, we believe FAITH is real and ever-present in this moment. And it is, perhaps, even more necessary than ever.

There are still issues of Justice and Equality which must be understood and confronted. There are still elements of our identity as Americans which need to be both challenged and celebrated. There is still Hope for who we can be.

But it is not a simplistic task which we face.

We invite you to continue this journey with us. We continue to pursue Truth and Healing. But, as has been pointed out by our friend, The Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak of South Africa: “True Reconciliation cannot take place apart from genuine Justice.”

It is with that in mind that we will continue this website, seeking to be a Voice for Healing – but also, a Voice for Justice. We envision future meditations presented by people representing voices that seek Justice, and that can help inform and Shine a Light on our paths toward True Reconciliation.

With every good wish for continued Grace on your personal journey, we extend our deepest Mahalo for connecting with us!