NEWS
A MONTHLY
PUBLICATION OF
RESIDENTS AND
ADMINISTRATION
Celebrating 100 Years • 1915 - 2015
February 2015
PROSPECTS FOR JAPAN’S
“PEACE” CONSTITUTION
On Wednesday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. in
Decker Hall, World Affairs presents Robert Mikio
Fukada, a 10-year Pilgrim Place resident, speaking on
issues of peace in Japan. His topic is, “Japanese
Constitution Article 9: An Illusion or Idealism.”
Bob was born in California and educated in the
U.S. and Japan. A United Methodist missionary for 44
years, he was on the faculty of the Doshisha School of
Theology in Kyoto, in the field of preaching and
pastoral care, as well as religion and human rights.
With family connections and inspiration from
Christian evangelist and social reformer, Toyohiko
Kagawa, Rev. Fukada has a longtime sensitivity to
social problems and the poor. In Kyoto, he was
involved in work with labor and those discriminated
against.
An astute social and political analyst, Bob has
lived through many changes in Japan in the postWorld War II period. He has seen the country’s
examination of national conscience, experience of two
atomic bombs, economic recovery and power, and
political struggle to define, confirm, or deny its
witness to peace.
-Pat Patterson
CHINESE NEW YEAR
FEBRUARY 19
WINTER RELIGION SERIES:
ZEN BUDDHISM
Dr. Franz Metcalf will lecture on “Zen: Shallow
Practice/Fundamental Practice” on Friday,
February 13, at 11:00 a.m. in Decker Hall.
Dr. Metcalf’s life combines both spiritual and
scholarly practice. He received his
M.A. from the Graduate Theological Union, and his Ph.D. from
the University of Chicago, asking
the question: “Why do Americans
practice Zen Buddhism?” He has
been President of the American
Academy of Religion, Western Region; Director of
the Forge Guild for Spiritual Leaders and Teachers.
He continues to be founding book review editor of
the Journal of Global Buddhism, founding editor of the
international scholarly network H-Buddhism, and an
instructor at Cal State L.A. His most recent book is
Being Buddha at Work.
On Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. and Thursdays at
10:00 a.m., some 30 Pilgrim Place residents sit in Zen
silence at McAlister Chapel and Napier Common
Room under the watchful eye of our veteran guide,
Steve Smith. Franz has been warned that not only
beginners, but also seasoned practitioners will be
listening. Besides academic stuff and inspiring stories,
he will focus on how silence actually transforms us.
-Dickson Kazuo Yagi, Religions Committee
“The mountains of things we throw away are much greater than the
things we use. In this, if no other way, we can see the wild and reckless
exuberance of our production, and waste seems to be the index.”
-JOHN STEINBECK, Travels with Charley: In Search of America
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S E CO ND W IND
NAPIER AWARDS BANQUET
Thank you for the privilege of serving as your
Town Meeting Moderator this year. The name “Town
Meeting” suggests a community in which all have a
voice and each person has the vocation of hearing the
other. We celebrate in this centennial year the
uniqueness of this intentional community, but we also
embrace the inherent responsibility of nurturing and
growing the character of our community.
I have chosen “Second Wind” as the title for this
monthly column. Our life together here by definition
is an intentional “second wind,” meaning that we are
neither trying to perpetuate our past lives nor coasting
into some final act. We encourage breathing deeply of
that wind that makes this time in our lives unique and
creative. As Pilgrim Place begins its second century,
may we recommit to an expectancy of newness for
our individual lives as well as our life together.
One of the winds in this “second wind” is our
commitment to diversity. The extensive discussion of
this during the past year will not be put on some shelf,
but will be a key agenda item for the Town Meeting
Executive Committee (TMX). Likewise, our
commitment to one another through the Residents
Health and Support Program will be reinforced by our
continued exploration of ways to assure the
sustainability of this fund.
Our campus is not isolated from the world where
the stewardship of resources has become a major
moral as well as economic issue. This year we will
continue to advocate for greater sustainability of this
space where we live.
While the trustees of
Pilgrim Place have the
major fiscal responsibility for this community, we
have a part to play in assuring our financial viability
for the “second wind” of Pilgrim Place’s life. Part of that
is openness to new configurations of service and
affiliation as well as possibly lower expectations of
what this community can do for us, and more focus
on what we can do for this community.
Your concerns and ideas can and should be
shared with TMX through the gold slip box (found in
the Garden Café), or by speaking to any of the leaders
of TMX. There is a hymn many of us sang in the past:
“I Feel the Winds of God Today.” Do you feel that
second wind?
Grace and peace…
-Bob Wallace, Moderator
The Napier Awards Banquet on Saturday,
February 21, at 6:00 p.m. will celebrate our 16 new
Napier Fellows from all five Claremont Colleges, and
announce the winners of $12,000 awards to
implement two proposed projects. James Joseph,
former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, will speak
on “The Passion of the Patriot: Making the Condition of
Others Our Own.”
Early in his career, Ambassador Joseph was a
chaplain at the Claremont Colleges. He went on to
serve as advisor and diplomat for four American
presidents, and has always been a determined
advocate of civil rights. He has served on the Napier
Initiative National Advisory Board from its
beginnings.
Go to the Napier Initiative website at
www.napierinitiative.org for more information on the
Napier Fellows. See Viki Battaglia in Administration
soon for reservations for the banquet in Abernethy
Dining Room; seating is limited.
-Jane Douglass
LEAVE A LEGACY
A BIG Reason Why it’s in our Self Interest to
Leave a Bequest to Pilgrim Place
A BIG reason to leave a bequest to Pilgrim Place
is because we are indebted to Pilgrim Place, not
just for being the loving community we have become
a part of, but for the security we’ve received from
its’ promise not to turn us out even if our
resources run out.
Pilgrim Place is able to make that promise to us
because of the generosity of those who came before
us. Now it’s our turn to “pay it forward” and help
Pilgrim Place make and keep that promise to those
who come after us.
Speak with Bill Cunitz, Joyce Yarborough, or any
member of the Pilgrim Place Legacy League Support
Team if you’d like help to get started writing your will.
-Jerry Bedford for Pilgrim Place Legacy League Support Team
President’s Day
FEBRUARY 16
Pilgrim Place News / February 2015
LAUNCHING A VISION
FOR THE FUTURE
The greatly-anticipated Centennial Year had a very
poignant beginning. A simple Vespers service?
Hardly. The official 100th birthday on January 8th not
only marked an important milestone, but it opened
through beautiful music and words the ethos present
at Pilgrim Place. The image revealed at the conclusion
of the program, a tableaux of those present at the
signing of the articles of incorporation, was a
powerful reminder of the vision carried by those who
came before us. It's our duty to carry that vision
forward lovingly, carefully, and at times boldly,
continuing to shape it as we start the journey into our
second century.
You have also heard about the capital campaign,
now in its public phase. But what does that mean?
Last year, we quietly began raising money for
important projects that will improve our
infrastructure and our services. Our Board, our
residents, and key donors in the wider community,
helped us reach $3.7 million—an impressive
beginning. This year, our goal is to be in touch with
additional constituents and friends of Pilgrim Place to
reach $4 million; dare I suggest $5 million? We will
communicate with Pilgrim Kin, volunteers, and
friends who have already made an investment in
Pilgrim Place. We will develop a small brochure that
will be available for you to share with your friends.
On Tuesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m., the
City of Claremont plans to recognize Pilgrim
Place and this significant year at the beginning of
their council meeting in the City Hall building.
Please join us there if you are able. Mixed in with
those plans are many events—all of them unique—
that speak to who we are as a community.
An updated calendar is included in this month's
NEWS. Join us, when possible, at one or many of
those occasions. You will see and hear the values
demonstrated by those who reside in, and who
support Pilgrim Place. Peace, environmental sustainability, economic and social justice—and yes, lots of
dialogue helping us to determine the journey forward.
Celebrating the past, certainly; launching a vision
for the future, definitely.
-Joyce Yarborough, Vice President for Advancement
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RESIDENTS’ ANNUAL FUND UPDATE
Final as of December 31, 2014*
2014 Annual Giving goal:
Donations received to date:
Amount needed to meet goal:
$190,000
173,624
16,376
2014 100% participation goal
Percentage of independent and
assisted living
Residents who have contributed:
98%
Many thanks to everyone for
their generosity!
*Financial records are not yet final for 2014.
-Viki Battaglia,
Director of Annual Giving & Special Events
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN ACCESS THE
LIBRARY DATABASE FROM YOUR
HOME COMPUTER?
Update on Pilgrim Place Library OPACS
There are three ways to access the Pilgrim Place
Library. As always, you can use the up-to-date card
catalog in the Library. In addition, records for library
materials are also being entered in a computer
database which now numbers almost 4,000.
Residents can access the library database through
two search engines called OPAC—Online Public
Access Catalogs. The Library OPAC is on a computer
workstation in the library. Most library volunteers and
committee members have been trained in the use of
the Library OPAC and are willing to help patrons. If
you would like a one-hour lesson, please contact Betty
Frank.
Residents can also search the database from the
Internet OPAC through their home computer by
logging into the Pilgrim Place website as usual, and
clicking on “Pilgrim Place Internet Library Catalog.” We
suggest you read “Help with Searching” before using the
Internet OPAC.
-Betty Frank
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A GATHERED SILENCE IN
THE QUIET SPACE
Tuesday, February 3, 8:00-8:40 a.m.
Join us for a gentle introduction to group stillness in
our new Quiet Space behind the organ in Decker
Hall.
• Informal check-in; 10 minutes to voice any joys or
concerns on our hearts.
• Opening words from Tilden Edwards: “By
contemplative, I mean attention to our direct, loving, receptive,
trusting presence for God. This attention includes the desire to
be present through and beyond our images, thoughts, and
feelings.”
•
Shared silence for 20 minutes, ending with chime.
•
Spoken reflections for 10 minutes. Amen.
-Judith Favor
REV. SUSAN BOYER TO SPEAK IN
DECKER HALL
Susan Boyer, Pastor of the
La Verne Church of the
Brethren, will speak about the
kidnapped Nigerian girls in
Decker Hall on Thursday,
February 5, at 11:00 a.m.
On Tuesday, April 14,
2014, 219 young women were
kidnapped from the Chibok School in Nigeria.
The Rev. Susan Boyer was born and raised near
that school and the church her father had started.
The Rev. Boyer said, "Almost all of the girls were
members of the church and school which my father started
near where I was born. These are our girls—yours as well
as mine—and we cannot forget them." About 3,000
members of this, the world's largest national body
of Church of the Brethren, have been killed by
Boko Haram, and an additional 100,000 have
been displaced.
-Charles Bayer
THE TWO “ZIONISM UNSETTLED” SERIES
CONTINUE THROUGH FEBRUARY
The weekly presentations of the congregational
study guide, Zionism Unsettled, will occur Wednesdays,
February 4 and 11, and Saturdays, February 7, 14,
and 28. All presentations are 9:15-10:15 a.m. in
Decker Hall. Note that there is no presentation on
Saturday, February 21. Your questions may be
addressed to Chuck Rassieur, chair of the planning
committee, at [email protected].
-Chuck Rassieur
A LIFE WORTH LIVING
On Wednesday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m. in
Decker Hall, the Community Wellness Committee
will host a discussion provoked by Ezekiel Emanuel’s
Atlantic Monthly article, “Why I Hope to Die at 75.”
Dr. Emanuel is director of the Clinical Bioethics
Department at the U.S. National Institute of Health,
and heads the Department of Medical Ethics at the
University of Pennsylvania.
The discussion will be led by Rich Mayfield and
Teresa Wilson. Barbara Anderson will serve as
moderator. Those attending will form small groups to
facilitate participation. Copies of the article are
available via e-mail from [email protected].
The goal of our discussion is to promote dialogue
around the often problematic issues that surround
aging and health care including the ethical, spiritual,
and financial dilemmas many of us will one day face.
WOMEN CHURCH
On Sunday, February 22, Joanna Dewey will be
leading the women’s participative liturgy in Napier
Common Room at 10:00 a.m. All women are
welcomed. If possible, please RSVP to Peg Linnehan
at [email protected] or 909-626-9140,
especially if you would like to help with refreshments.
-Virginia Bergfalk
•
Andiron Talk, Wednesday, February 4, 11:00 a.m.,
Decker Hall. Bill Lesher will speak on, “Part of a Long
Reformist Tradition.”
Pilgrim Place News / February 2015
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UPDATE FROM THE RESIDENT
SAFETY COUNCIL
Did you notice the name change? We’re now the
Resident Safety Council. The change was recently
approved by Town Meeting Executive Committee
(TMX). It signifies a wider concern for all
emergencies that affect residents—not just
earthquakes.
At the Town Meeting last month, you elected new
members of the Resident Safety Council (RSC). The
Council now consists of Ken Frank (Chair), David
Lull (Vice-Chair), Lynn Rhodes, John Forney, Phil
McKean, and Diane Kenney. Please feel free to
contact any of these persons to pass on concerns or
ideas about campus safety and emergency
preparedness.
In 2015, we will continue to be guided by Pilgrim
Place Safety Consultant, Mr. Henrie Watkins. You will
encounter further changes in our safety procedures
during the year as we implement Henrie’s
recommendations. For one thing, you will shortly
learn of several training opportunities in emergency
medical treatment that will be offered to residents.
Henrie will also stage several drills on campus
during the coming months, some of which will
concentrate on testing our responses. All independent
living residents are now scheduled for monthly
assembly area practices. We hope, through regular
practice, to be ready for these tests. As Henrie
stresses, there should be no real difference between
what we do in a drill and the real emergency.
-Ken Frank, Chair of Resident Safety Council
DINING SERVICES ADVISORY GROUP
At their December 1, 2014, meeting, the Dining
Services Advisory Group reviewed the work of a
subcommittee that met several times over the summer
to discuss the problems of overcrowding and noise
levels in Abernethy Dining Room. On the short term,
their suggestions were three: Place any empty tables
toward the center of the room to allow a sound and
space buffer of sorts; fill more tables in the Garden
Café; encourage more diners to eat at Pitzer Lodge
Dining Room at any lunch, but particularly on
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
As you may have noticed, the first two
recommendations have already been implemented.
We are aware of the discomfort that the sunlight
causes Garden Café diners, and Steve Rogers has
promised to look for solutions. If you once ate a
weekly noon meal at Pitzer Lodge Dining Room,
consider re-enlisting. If you are new to that program,
you will find it a delightful option. The menu is the
same, and the Pitzer Lodge folks appreciate the
energy generated by new faces at the tables.
Steps that will require a longer view are two. Steve
is looking into consultants who will advise him on
further sound abatement, beyond that provided by the
current wall coverings. Second, some consideration
will be given to the possibility of a shift arrangement
for the noon meal at Abernethy, allowing smaller
groups, less crowding, and less noise. Remember that
this is only in the initial discussion phase and would
be implemented only after careful planning and
consultation, submission to all of the various
committees providing governance, and then only after
a trial period and evaluation.
-Maggie Hover
PET POLICY
Town Meeting Executive Committee (TMX) reviewed the Pet Committee’s
recommended change in the Pet Policy for dogs, which removes the weight limit. TMX
approved the change noting that the most important factors for consideration of any dog
residing at Pilgrim Place are the dog’s personality and ability to interact well with people.
Under the revised policy, the Admissions Advisory Group will be responsible for
discussing the pet policies with potential new residents and determining the compatibility
of any animal for the apartment or house being offered to an approved applicant.
The Pet Committee will continue to be responsible for handling any issues related to
domestic animals on campus. Pet owners are reminded that it is appropriate to review the policies regularly
in order to insure that all expectations are met.
-Jim Manley & Sue Mayfield, Co-Chairs, Pet Policy Committee
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THE “CENTENNIAL ORGAN”
The Story Behind an Organ Transplant
The “Centennial Organ” recently installed in Decker Hall was played for the first
time in its new setting by Karen Lull at the Centennial Vespers on January 8,
2015. Built by the Wicks Organ Company in Highland, Illinois, its keyboard and
stop arrangement are designed uniquely to perform as though playing on two
manuals.
In its day, this one-manual organ served as an option for congregations to
enjoy the sound of pipes even though their worship spaces and/or finances were
limited. Throughout the 1960s, this was a preferred option for the new North
American home mission congregations of the Lutheran Church in America (now
merged to form today’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). This particular
organ was secured in 1968 for Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eureka, California. It served that
congregation well until 1980.
The organ is a gift of The Rev. Dr. Ray F. Kibler, III, and his wife, Victoria. Dr. Kibler’s work in
faith and order, as well as ecumenical and interfaith groups, is well known. He recalls that in 1980 a
bequest was made to the Eureka congregation on two conditions: (1) that all the proceeds be used to
purchase a new electronic organ, and (2) that the pipe organ be removed and disposed of. Shaken and
saddened, the pastor mentioned this to Ray Kibler, then a young pastor. “How much?” asked the younger
pastor. Replied the older pastor, “Our Board will meet two nights from now, and we’ll make you a deal you can’t
resist.”
The purchase agreement stipulated “visitation privileges,” and every month the older pastor drove nearly
a hundred miles to hear the younger pastor play the organ. One month, the older pastor brought with
him the Bishop of Vaxjo, Sweden! At that time, the organ was in a mobile home that was the young
pastor’s congregation’s parsonage, located on a gravel parking lot. In 1988, it came to stand and to be
played in the Kibler’s home in Claremont.
The Kiblers are longtime Claremont residents. Before going on medical disability in late 2010 to fight
a virulent cancer, Pastor Kibler served numerous congregations in California for over 32 years. Today,
health-permitting, he is an Independent Scholar in Church History and in Ecumenical Theology and
History.
Dr. Kibler writes: “The Wicks organ now is a happy organ because it leads Pilgrims with their guests in songs of
worship, and edifies Pilgrims as a component in the performance of fine music. This Centennial Organ stands tall and proud
for all Pilgrim organists to play—or for new Pilgrim organists to learn to play! To God be the glory!”
The organ contains 85 pipes of 8’ Gedeckt which speak with clarity and precession. It is housed in a
beautifully-crafted wooden case which is itself an asset. Its single manual is divided so that stops can be
drawn separately for the bass and treble. It includes a full pedal board, and conforms to the standards of
the American Guild of Organists. Pipe work was specifically made and voiced for this instrument, which
included the skilled craftsmanship of 13 different trades. In keeping with the values of Pilgrim Place, it is
a modest organ, but an instrument of exceptional quality.
-Dwight Vogel
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Pilgrim
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CITIZENS' CLIMATE LOBBY UPDATE
Several Pilgrim Place residents regularly attend the monthly meetings of the Inland Valley chapter of
Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) held every first Saturday of the month. At a recent regional meeting of 18
Southern California chapters four of us formed ourselves into a musical group called “The Diva-Dends” and
sang some of Jim Manley's compelling music about the environment: “The time is now, the day is hear, the earth
cries out, the choice is clear...”
CCL is focused on developing the political will to pass legislation which will place a steadily-rising fee on
carbon-based fuels at the source, and return the money to American households. It's mentally challenging to
consider the science, economics, and political strategy of an effort like this. I can easily get overwhelmed. I
keep involving myself more deeply, however, because the leadership is very savvy about training grassroots
people. They focus on relationship building among ourselves and with our congress person. They help us
see our chapter's work as part of a larger whole. They, themselves, are often emotional when they speak
about the importance of this work. They use facts and figures to mark our national progress, which is
encouraging.
A recent report by the prestigious REMI (Regional Economic Model Inc.) found that CCL's proposed
fee and dividend legislation would reduce CO2 emissions by 33% in ten years and 52% after twenty years.
Additionally, it would create 2.1 million new jobs because the dividend to households stimulates the
economy. When two Congressional briefings were held explaining the REMI report, it was “standing room
only,” and some were turned away. This happened both because hundreds of CCL volunteers called the 373
representative's offices where we have relationships, and urged attendance because the simplicity of a
market based carbon tax is growing in its appeal to conservatives and liberals alike. I've concluded that CCL
has one good, focused solution which could have a large impact, and some bright committed people.
“The world has changed, for one and all, creation groans, creator calls.”
Feel free to join us on first Saturdays. See Dave Lutz, John Forney, Vern Visick, BonnaSue, or me.
-Penelope Mann
A PRESBYTERIAN “YAV” CONFRONTS U.S. BORDER
Emma Randles, a young adult volunteer (YAV) who grew up in the Claremont Presbyterian Church, will
tell of her recent experiences on the Texas/Mexican border as a Presbyterian YAV. Having audited a course
on “The Church, the Borderlands, & the Public Good,” she had a basic knowledge of what she would find at the
border, but on her initial trip found the actual experience shocking.
Her first visit was as an undergraduate five years ago. Then, in 2014, she moved to Austin where her
YAV work with “grassroots leadership” now focuses on immigration issues and border policy. She has also had
such “hands-on” experiences as picking up abandoned belongings and clothes in the desert, and meeting with
“prisoners” in a private Texas detention facility.
Emma will share some of her experiences, as well as show a powerful film entitled, “No Sanctuary: The
Deadly Business of Family Detention.” Find out why she writes that “seeing life on the border makes you angry. It breaks
your heart. It frustrates you to no end. I am always thinking, ‘WHY?’”
Come hear Emma Randles and see this powerful film on Monday, February 23, 10:30 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. in Decker Hall. This program may leave you wondering “WHAT” you can do about this
situation.
-Marilyn Brunger
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NEWS FROM THE PETTERSON, AN
INTERNATIONAL ARM OF PILGRIM PLACE
The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the
Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art will be held on
Tuesday, February 10, in Decker Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Since its founding in 1968, the Petterson Museum has
given expression through its exhibits and programs to
the international links that Pilgrim Place has always
had. Even though the museum is not 100 years old,
this year we affirm our connections with the founders
of the Claremont Missionary Home, all of whom had
lived overseas, that is, internationally, for many years.
Right from the beginning there was an
international component to Pilgrim Place just like
there was a Congregational/UCC component. Today,
a major way that Pilgrim Place continues that
international link is through the Petterson Museum of
Intercultural Art. All are invited to wear whatever
international dress you would like to wear to the
annual meeting. Our outfits will demonstrate our
global connections at this meeting just as we do at
Festival. Pilgrims see themselves as citizens, not just
of the United States, but also of the world.
The meeting will be followed by a reception and
important art exhibit in the Napier Center. The art
exhibit, in celebration of African American History
Month, will have on display, for just this one evening,
art depicting African American life, as well as artwork
by outstanding African American artists like Elizabeth
Catlett, Rosalind McGary, and Artis Lane, who was
the official portrait artist for First Lady Hillary
Clinton. The art in this exhibit will come from the
homes of Pilgrim Place residents. Eleanor Scott
Meyers will curate the show, along with Louilyn
Hargett.
The first 2015 exhibit at the Petterson Museum is
open. It is titled “-est: Superlatives in the Petterson
Museum’s Collections.” In honor of the 100th anniversary
year of Pilgrim Place, the museum is exhibiting the
largest, the oldest, the smallest, the rarest, the newest,
and other superlatives from our extensive
international collections. Textiles, ceramics, stone,
metal, and other media from every continent are on
display. Stop in during the usual museum hours for a
visit. -Gail Duggan, President of Petterson Museum Friends
UPDATE ON “EARTHPEACE” SCULPTURE
Many of you have asked about the progress of
“Earthpeace,” to be unveiled September 19 at the
Centennial Music Festival here on campus. In a word,
"yes!" The Norton "boys" say their creative juices are
still flowing, and they find joy in the project in spite of
many obstacles. News of their efforts to gift us with
this monument to peace can be seen at “Earthpeace”
Sculpture on Facebook, and on the web at
www.Earthpeacemonument.com. (It also contains
vignettes about residents and their contribution to
bringing about peace.) These help persons who have
never heard about Pilgrim Place get a glimpse of
Pilgrims and may help answer their question, "Who in
the world are Pilgrims?" Joe Hough, Chair of the
Centennial Committee, Eleanor Scott Meyers, Chair,
and the members of the Art Committee as well as
Joyce Yarborough, Bill Cunitz, and Bernie Valek also
have updates.
In our weekly conference calls about "Earthpeace,"
my sons ask me to remind you that they sincerely
want each of you to be a "Peace Partner" with them
during this Centennial Year. People outside of Pilgrim
Place become Peace Partners when they contribute
toward the sculpting of “Earthpeace,” in memory or
honor of others who contributed peace in their lives
or the world. Pilgrims are automatically eligible to be
"Peace Partners," but need not make a donation. The
monument is in honor of Pilgrims who, for 100 years,
have worked for Peace, Justice, and Faith. Also,
several of you have made "selfies" saying, "Earthpeace,
I'm a Peace Partner.” Thanks, and keep them coming!
Recently, my sons decided to add another
category: Peace Prayer Partner. As in any worthy
project, there always seem to be obstacles. The 18,000
pound piece of marble was delayed in shipping
because of icy weather; Wen (who is the major
sculptor) fell and injured his right hand; A. D. (who is
photographer, webmaster, and metal worker) has
been delayed because of the serious illness of his wife,
Patsy. And, for all four Nortons, it's no small task to
be fundraisers for a gift of love and still work full
time. However, their spirits are optimistic and filled
with enthusiasm. As for the problems, they say they
just think about the dedicated lives of all Pilgrims and
then visualize that day when, together, we'll stand in
front of “Earthpeace” and thank God for Pilgrims' one
hundred years of service. Please consider being a
Peace Prayer Partner.
-Constance Waddell
Pilgrim Place News / February 2015
WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE FORUM
Wednesday, February 25, 11:00 a.m., Decker Hall
The Woman's Perspective Steering Committee
continues its "Spring Semester" 2015 Forums honoring
the Centennial. On Wednesday, February 25, we
present a panel on "Feminist Issues of Young Women
Today." Three diverse women completing their
doctorates at Claremont Graduate University (CGU)
will talk about their concerns. The women are:
Laureen Adams: She is a mother, dancer, writer,
poet educator, student, and activist. She has taught in
urban schools in the South Bronx, Oakland, and
Pomona. She enjoys working with students on poetry
and spoken-word performances where students
become empowered by their own voices. She is
committed to liberatory education. Her dissertation
explores teachers of Black and Latino students and
their perception of care. In addition, she enjoys AfroBrazilian dance, and Capoeira Angola, a Brazilian
martial art.
Jeanine Kraybill: She is a doctoral candidate in
political science at CGU, and teaches political science
at numerous colleges in the area. Her interests are in
politics and religion, influences of religious elite on
public opinion, gender politics, etc. Her dissertation
addresses the recent doctrinal investigation/
assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women
Religious by the Catholic hierarchy. She has been a
Congressional intern in Washington, D.C., and
worked on political campaigns.
Jungja Joy Yu: She is a Korean woman who has
earned an M.Div. from Fuller, and an M.A. from
Claremont School of Theology. She has recently
published Breaking the Glass Box: A Korean Woman's
Experiences of Conscientization and Spiritual Formation
(Wipf & Stock, 2013). She is currently pursuing her
Ph.D. at CGS, and her call as a pastor.
Everyone is invited to Woman's Perspective
Forums. Please remember to bring your donation.
-Joanna Dewey for Woman's Perspective
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THE WALDENSIAN CHURCH &
POPE FRANCIS
Since Anna and I are the only ones in Pilgrim
Place who have had a long association with the
Waldensian Church in Italy, I wish to write an
occasional short article on the significance of this
historic Protestant Church with a history of over 800
years.
At the annual Waldensian Synod in August, Pope
Francis sent a letter saying that he would pray the
synod might progress on the path toward full
communion as well as to offer the light and strength
of the Gospel to all people. This was the first ever
letter from a pope to the synod.
Earlier last year at the meeting in Uruguay of the
South American Waldensian Church, Pastor Dario
Barolin spoke of how Waldensians there regard Pope
Francis. Commenting on the actions of the former
Argentinian archbishop during the last dictatorship,
he said that while some criticized his silence, "My
overall impression is that Bergoglio…avoided taking clear
positions against the dictatorship and tried to find a way to
conciliate or to negotiate with them instead."
"On the positive side, I see a pope who no longer will
tolerate child sexual abuse and who is already willing to be
more transparent in reporting the finances of the Holy See…In
his first speech as pope, he made a distinction between the true
church of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church. This
distinction has the potential of sparking a new and more open
ecumenical dialogue. Finally, the new pope keeps pushing his
church to be closer to its people, at once more pastoral and more
humble."
For the full report of Pastor Barolin, as well as
account by the Waldensian moderator, Eugenio
Bernardini, with the new pope last February, go to
http://www.waldensian.org/8-news-ministries/.
-Kenneth Hougland
Reminder—campus speed limit is 15 mph!
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THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED
TO OTHER PEOPLE
Before we moved to Pilgrim Place, it was first a
neighbor two doors down. She stepped off a curb, fell
down, and broke her elbow. Then, it was a neighbor
next door on the other side who was at home alone
when she fell down and broke her hip. Like I say,
these things were always happening to other people—
and to women. I’ve always been concerned for my
wife, hoping that she will not have a fall resulting in a
broken wrist, arm, or hip. I’m a man who enjoys
being active and agile on my feet—even my trainer
thinks I’m athletic.
That’s why earlier this month,
as I carried a flashlight about
7:00 p.m. during our walk down to
the Village, I shined the light
ahead of Ginni so she would see
the uneven sidewalk and not trip
and fall. As we’ve done before to save time, we
crossed Harrison Avenue in the middle of the block,
heading for a driveway on the other side. As we
approached the driveway, my attention was diverted
from where I was walking towards a Christmas tree
that someone had taken down and laid in the gutter. I
mentioned the tree to Ginni, and at that moment
caught my right foot on the part of the curb that
slants down to the driveway. The next moment I was
falling face forward toward the concrete. My arms
extended and I landed on my hands against the
driveway. Fortunately, I was wearing leather gloves. I
was also wearing a leather jacket that helped to
cushion my impact on the concrete, and I rolled to
my right. Slightly shaken up but feeling okay, I got up
and we continued on to Yogurtland.
While sitting in Yogurtland, I became aware of a
sharp pain in my right hip. Without any more details,
I’ll just say that later that evening we went to the
Clinic to get some advice. The next day I discovered
the biggest black and blue mark I’ve ever had or seen
in my life. It is still with me as I write this article
nearly two weeks later.
I know I was lucky. I have learned that even
active, agile, athletic men fall down. Falls always come
as a surprise, so I hope that by being a little more
careful and attentive to what I’m doing, I will prevent
any future falls where I may not be as lucky.
-Chuck Rassieur
PILGRIM TOURS GOES TO
DEATH VALLEY, APRIL 20-22
$461 per person, double occupancy; single
room, $661; includes bus, two nights at newlyrefurbished Furnace Creek Ranch, full day of
guided sightseeing, breakfast, lunch and special
BBQ "Dinner Under the Stars"; gratuities
included.
Last year, at the conclusion of our wonderful railand-sail trip to Hearst Castle, we asked you where we
should go this year. Death Valley National Park won
by a landslide. I think the reason is that even though
the area is known for its fantastic geological features
and dramatic role in American history, it is a real pain
in the neck to get there. There is no freeway to it! But
once you get there, you will agree: the sunrise and
sunsets, the wild flowers, and the spectacular terrain
make you think you've died and gone to heaven!
Heck, you will even enjoy the travel time 'cause
Mario, our favorite driver, is captaining our first class
Gold Coast motor coach. Your every desire will be
anticipated and fulfilled almost before you know you
had it! While much of our time together will be
sightseeing with knowledgeable guides, there will also
be time to relax, explore on your own, and to soak in
the ranch's famous warm, mineral pool.
Our bus departs Monday, April 20, at
8:00 a.m., and returns Wednesday, April 22, about
6:00 p.m. We know this is an expensive trip—it just
is. In order to do it all right, we need to have 40
people attending. The fee must be paid in full by
Friday, March 6. In the unlikely event that we don't
have at least 40 people, we will cancel and return your
checks. Let's not let that happen, because this is going
to be a thrilling indulgence that we will all be fondly
recounting for years to come! Be a part of the
memory.
-Jeanne Halverson
The Great Backyard Bird Count
(GBBC) is February 13-16.
gbbc.birdcount.org will help you
register and count birds in your
yard for at least 15 minutes for
one day, or all four days, and submit a checklist for
each day. In 2014, birders in 135 countries counted
4,300 species. Wild Birds Unlimited (on Foothill
Boulevard) is one of our local sponsors.
-Dick Moore, Mavis,& Al Streyffeler
Pilgrim Place News / February 2015
PILGRIM PLACE MOVES CLOSER TOWARDS
A “SMOKE-FREE” ENVIRONMENT:
An Exercise in What it Means to be an
Intentional Community
For the past few months several groups of
residents and staff have been debating the issue of
healthy lifestyle and personal freedoms as they relate
to the practice of smoking. It has become clear that
our current smoking policy is out of date, and the
Health Service Advisory Group (HSAG) reviewed
policies of neighboring Continuing Care Communities
and worked on a first draft to present to
Administration and Town Meeting Executive
Committee (TMX) for consideration. It was clear that
we needed to create an opportunity for all residents to
dialogue about the implications of what a smoke-free
community would mean to them. The HSAG
provided this opportunity at a Forum in early
December 2014.
Following the forum, there continued to be lively
discussion about the topic. It was determined to give
individuals who would be impacted, and those who
are smokers, an opportunity to share and provide
input to the process. A meeting was held on January
7, convened by the HSAG; Linda Vogel and Sue
Fairley co-chaired the meeting.
Out of this meeting, we identified steps we might
take to assist both residents and staff to move
thoughtfully in the direction that had been expressed
by the majority of residents and staff—namely,
toward a smoke-free environment. The Director of
Wellness is available to work with those residents who
wish to quit smoking, and the Director of Human
Resources will assist employees needing support
through this process. On Friday, January 9, after
presenting the final draft to the HSAG and the
Pilgrim Place staff supervisors for confirmation, the
new policy was adopted.
This new policy becomes effective on February 1,
2015, and provides the following guidelines. Smoking
will continue to be prohibited in all public areas of
buildings or grounds occupied by employees or
residents. This does not include individual houses and
adjacent yards, unless part of a multi-family dwelling
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where the effects of second/third-hand smoke can be
problematic for non-smokers or those with sensitivity
to smoke, as in the HSC, Pitzer Lodge, Friendship
Court, Amistad, Norton Gardens, New Merritt and
Hadley House. Therefore, residents will continue to
have the right to smoke in their homes or patios as
long as the smoke does not affect their neighbors.
There is no end date to this right, and new residents
will also have that right. All incoming residents will be
made aware that Pilgrim Place has a smoking policy
and is moving in the direction of becoming smokefree. The only outdoor designated smoking area for
employees will be the one behind the Aquatic Fitness
Center (AFC) until February, 2016. After that time,
there will no longer be any outdoor smoking area
available on campus.
We have provided within the policy a provision
for a compassionate exception that would be
submitted to the Vice President of Health Services
and to HSAG for review and approval for any
temporary situations that fall outside the policy. A
compassionate exception is for a temporary issue, for
example, a relative visiting a resident who lives in a
multi-family dwelling who needs to be able to smoke
on a patio due to special circumstance. We will look at
these on a case by case and ensure with neighbors that
this would not be a problem for them. The HSAG
may review the policy annually and as needed, to
ensure it continues to address the changing needs and
desires of the community at large.
It is understood that this policy will be thought by
some to be too lenient, and by others to be too
restrictive, but it serves as a beginning, a place from
which to move forward with greater clarity. Because
we are a licensed CCRC, it is imperative that we
address the health concerns of residents at all levels.
Therefore we did not have the option of putting this
action off indefinitely while we waited for consensus,
or for the passing of a law which might require
further restrictions. Copies of the formal policy will
be available in the Administration Building as of
February 1, 2015.
-Submitted by Sue Fairley, Vice President of Health Services
on Behalf of the Health Service Advisory Group
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PILGRIM PLACE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT FOR 2014
Sustainability goals for 2014 included reducing our use of water, natural gas, and electricity. The Administration
and the ECC created the Water Conservation Steering Committee
(WCSC) to monitor water waste and reduce irrigation. The line graph
shows how by cutting irrigation we were able to reduce our water use
by 15% in 2014, saving us over $30,000. Our water use in 2014 was
half of what it was in 2001, and the 2014 cost of $181,923 is less than
the cost for 2011 and for 2012.
As a community we also reduced natural gas use in the central facilities
(Abernethy/Decker, Porter, Napier, HSC, Pendleton, Pitzer,
Friendship Court, and the Administration Building) by 14% saving
almost $10,000. Careful control of thermostats to limit heat and AC
makes a difference.
Electricity use in five of the central facility accounts was also reduced in 2014. But the kilowatt use increased for
HSC and Friendship Court by 3% and for Pitzer Lodge by 7%. As these
accounts are 75% of the total bill, the total cost increase was over
$40,000. Because HSC use was 55% of the total central facility use in
2014, the bar graph shows its portion of the total costs for electricity
from 2012 through 2014.
During 2014 ECC members worked with the Administration in selecting
a consulting team to prepare a strategic water reduction and landscape
conversion plan for our campus. ECC resident forums were held on
January 25, June 11, and December 15. Here is one of the 7 plant palettes
in the plan.
The ECC also encouraged residents to take part in the
Cool California Challenge that earned $22,797 for
Claremont. The ECC invited residents to invest in
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) through a SCE and
Pear Energy partnership. More than a dozen residents
did so, and this led to a contribution of $800 from
Pear Energy to the ECC which was donated to B&G’s
capital budget for landscape conversions.
Members of the ECC put recycling labels on the
recycling bins on campus, and during Festival labeled
some of the waste containers as recycling containers.
By monitoring these recycling bins during Festival, we
were able to send a large bin of bottles, cans, and paper to the recycling center rather than to the landfill.
The ECC is grateful to Bill Cunitz and Steve Rogers for their leadership in addressing these sustainability goals
during 2014, and to all the residents who supported and participated in these initiatives.
January 17, 2015 – Bob Traer, for the Environmental Concerns Committee
Pilgrim Place News / February 2015
A CENTENNIAL WORD FROM YOUR
ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
Some Notes on the Pilgrim Place Gates
Sixth Street: The Henry Dwight Porter Gate
Oddly, perhaps, this gate is one of the very first
structures on our Pilgrim Place site, erected about
1927, shortly after the first houses were built. Mary
and James Porter had it constructed in memory of
their brother, Henry (d. 1916), who, for many years,
had been a medical missionary in China, serving under
the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions. After a very narrow, and apparently quite
harrowing, escape from the Boxers in 1901, Henry
retired and came to live with his brother on James’s
ranch in La Mesa, California. Mary joined her
brothers in La Mesa when she retired from mission
work (in China) in 1911—to our enduring benefit!
Seventh Street: The E. Lyman Hood Gate
The Rev. Dr. Hood served Congregational churches
in several states, and on the New West Education
Commission, was a seminary professor (history),
taught at the University of Hawaii, and was often a
delegate to International Congregational Council
meetings. He and his wife, Margaret, moved to
Pilgrim Place in 1930 to the Westervelt House, built
for them that year by their longtime friends, Dr. and
Mrs. W. D. Westervelt of Honolulu (and now
occupied by John and Betty Keester and Kimball and
Pam Coburn). Dr. Hood died in 1931, and his wife
and sister erected the gate in 1932 as a memorial.
Harrison Avenue: The William Ewing Gate
William Ewing, a Canadian, served Congregational
churches in Manitoba, North Dakota, and Michigan
before moving to Boston, where he was General
Secretary for the Mission and Extension Department
of the Sunday School and Publishing Society. He and
his wife retired to Claremont in 1920, and he joined
the Board of the Claremont Missionary Home. In
1922, the couple undertook a trip around the world,
during which they visited Congregational missions. As
a result, Rev. Ewing presented a revolutionary idea to
the Board in 1924: Missionaries need and want a place
to retire, not only a place to spend furloughs. The
Board embraced the idea, the vision and plans for
Pilgrim Place expanded, and Ewing became chairman
of the Extension Committee. When he died in 1932,
the Harrison Avenue gate was erected and named in
his memory.
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Eighth Street & Mayflower Road: The Frederick
Sontag Gate
Frederick Sontag joined the faculty of Pomona
College in 1952, from which he formally retired in
2009 as the longest-serving faculty member in the
College’s history. Teaching philosophy and mentoring
students had become his ministry, which the United
Church of Christ recognized with his ordination in
1974. He served on the Board of Pilgrim Place for
many years, chairing committees and spearheading
fundraising efforts. In 1971, he took over a seriously
faltering challenge campaign that had to be completed
successfully by July 1, 1972, in order to meet the
challenge—and it was met—just two weeks before the
deadline. At a celebration luncheon in June 1972,
Pilgrim Place presented Dr. Sontag with the plaque
that would be installed on the new Frederick Sontag
Gate, extolling his extraordinary leadership in that
campaign. (Fred and Carol moved to Pilgrim Place in
1998. He died in 2009.)
Comment: A chronology in A Song of Home states
that “entrance gates” were added in 1932, implying that
they all were, leading to some subsequent confusion
and misinformation. Don’t be fooled by that
generalization. Photographs provide clear evidence
that the Sixth Street gate, complete with wrought iron
gates, was in place before the 1929 construction of
Porter Hall. In 1932, several sets of wrought iron
gates from the Manhattan Congregational Church in
New York City were given to Pilgrim Place. Two sets
were installed in the gate structures at Seventh Street
and Harrison Avenue, and another became the gate to
Norton Garden.
Questions: When were the iron gates removed from
the Porter, Hood, and Ewing Gates? What happened
to them? Will the bronze plaques naming the gates be
replaced?
Sources: Pilgrim Place Archives photograph,
biography, and document files, including Books of
Remembrance and Pilgrim Place NEWS; Carl M.
Gates, Pilgrim Place in Claremont (1953, rev. 1961);
Harrison Stephens, A Song of Home: The First SeventyFive Years of Pilgrim Place in Claremont, California (1989);
“A Pilgrim Place Diary, 1915–1982”; Beloit College
Library Archives digital online collection; annual
reports of the American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions.
-Betty Clements
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CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
December 13, 2014
Mills/Foothill was ground zero for the Pomona Valley Audubon Club
designated seven-mile radius Census Circle. This includes the most varied habitats of
Evey, Dalton, Palmer, and Bear Canyons, Bonelli Regional Park, Oak Park
Cemetery, city parks of Pomona and Claremont, Ice House Trail and side roads off
Mt. Baldy Road, the Colleges’ grounds, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, and the
Glendora Ridge Road (Barn Owl, Great-Horned Owl). Sixty-one members of the
Pomona Valley Audubon Society recorded 17,296 birds and 147 species in our
Census Circle in a 24-hour period.
The Pilgrim Birders’ assigned sector was: Pilgrim Place, Memorial and Larkin Parks, 8 th, 9th, 10th Streets
between Indian Hill and Mountain. Pilgrim Birders who counted were: Mary Gindhart, Maggie Hover, Joyce
Lamphere, Wendy Bayer, Dick Moore, Miriam Olson, Janet Vandevender, Mavis and Al Streyffeler.
Pilgrim Birders counted 28 species and 691 birds. Here are our results:
3 Cooper’s Hawk
66 Mourning Dove
26 Acorn Woodpecker
9 Black Phoebe
9 Western Scrub Jay
40 American Crow
1 Mountain Chickadee
204 American Robin
14 N. Mockingbird
9 Yellow-Rumped Warbler
4 Spotted Towhee
15 California Towhee
28 White-Crowned Sparrow 25 House Finch
74 Lesser Goldfinch
19 Allen’s Hummingbird
8 Band-Tailed Pigeon
1 American Goldfinch
147 Cedar Waxwing
2 Bewick’s Wren
1Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
30 Western Bluebird
2 Nuthall’s Woodpecker
1 Cassin’s Kingbird
3 Northern Flicker
34 Bushtit
3 Pine Siskin
9 House Sparrow
Wendy targeted the first Cassin’s Kingbird on Mayflower; Al spotted the Phainopepla (Black Cardinal) in
Larkin Park on Monday and Tuesday, but it went into hiding on the exact Count Day. We searched diligently for
the varied thrush in Larkin Park to no avail; but saw five of them at the cemetery a week later. Miriam counted at
Peg’s feeder; Joyce and Mary trekked through Memorial Park; Janet and Maggie spotted on their feeders; Dick
took a good look in Larkin. The “pool” bird was a Kestrel.
Of the 147 species spotted in our Audubon Census Circle on the Christmas Bird Count Day, the following
data reflects the trend of a few beloved species on two different years.
Great Horned owl: 31 then, 6 now
Scrub Jay: 631 then, 265 now
Blue Bird: 576 then, 197 now
Phainopepla: 35 then, 6 now
Towhee (the lawn scratchers): 615 then, 66 now
Song Sparrow: 135 then, 26 now
Roadrunners: 34 then, 0 now (is anyone surprised?)
Folks, birds leave an area when there is no food; insects, seeds, and berries. As we consider the Welty
Landscape Design, we can encourage plantings that provide food and habitat for birds and butterflies. The
common priority is to reduce water consumption. Yet there are ways to introduce food sources. For example, we
can plant butterfly bushes and red sage instead of wisteria (which provides no food).
-Compiled by Al & Mavis Streyffeler
Pilgrim Place News / February 2015
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LEGACY
Pilgrims have built legacies
in our families towns
and professions
Now retired and aging
we still strive
a band of activists
denominational ecumenical
and increasingly interfaith
working to continue
and create a model
of intentional community
aimed at caring for one
another and the world
We save water and plant
sustainable gardens
We conserve energy and
reduce carbon footprint
We train patient advocates
and help change health center
into neighborhoods
and person-centered care
We exercise and do Senior Olympics
We plan and carry out
our own programs of worship
learning fun and mutual support
We participate in
community governance
We contribute funding
to assist the budget
and reward our workers
We work month by month
on crafts and activities
for the fall Festival
that benefits fellow
residents in need
We volunteer within our gates
and outside them
We accompany the dying and
memorialize their beautiful lives
We rest only long enough
to plot our next move
encourage each other
and our exceptional staff
and thank God for strength
to celebrate the Centennial
of Pilgrim Place
-Pat Patterson
Happy February
Birthdays!
Liz Moore
Philip Uhlinger
Bill Kroehler
John Cobb
Anne Rivero
David Held
Toni Shimer
Dick Tipping
Rosemary Davis
Linda Vogel
Rizek Abusharr
Eleanor Dornon
Louilyn Hargett
Ken Mitchell
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Betty Jo Anderson
Alma Schneider
Virginia Nickerson
Polly Gates
Bill Beck
Ruth Noren
George Schler
Sue Mayfield
Yasuko Shorrock
Judith Favor
Carol Loper
Philip McKean
Karl Hilgert
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INTERNAL MOVES
BonnaSue
From: 508 W. 6th Street
To: 536 Bradford Court
Jeanne Halverson
From: 536 Bradford Court
To: 756 Plymouth Road
Sylvia Shen
From: 627 Leyden Lane, #104
To: 627 Leyden Lane, #3
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All newsletter articles may be submitted to
Karen Laponis at [email protected]
Deadline for March newsletter is
Tuesday, February 17, 1:30 p.m.
Calendar
Sunday, February 1
10:30 a.m. HSC Worship: “That’s Astonishing!!!”
Leader: Joan Stock;
Music: Eleanor Dornon
Tuesday, February 3
8:00 a.m.
Gathered Silence in Quiet Space 
Wednesday, February 4
9:15 a.m.
Zionism Unsettled 
11:00 a.m. Andiron Club: “Part of a Long Reformist
Tradition” 
3:00 p.m.
Doing Theology: Bill Moremen, Presenter
Thursday, February 5
11:00 a.m. Speaker: Susan Boyer, Pastor of La Verne
Church of the Brethren 
7:00 p.m.
Vespers: “Have You Got the Time?”
Leader: Ron Evans; Music: Ann Gray
Ushers: Chuck, Ginni Rassieur
Saturday, February 7
9:15 a.m.
Zionism Unsettled 
Sunday, February 8
10:30 a.m. HSC Worship: “Healing;” Leader: Henry Hayden
Music: Eloise Dale, BonnaSue
Tuesday, February 10
6:30 p.m.
Claremont City Council Recognition of Pilgrim
Place Centennial 
7:00 p.m.
Annual Meeting of Petterson Museum Friends 
Wednesday, February 11
9:15 a.m.
Zionism Unsettled 
11:00 a.m. World Affairs: “Japanese Constitution Article 9: An
Illusion or Idealism” 
7:00 p.m.
Emily Dickinson Conversation
Thursday, February 12
7:00 p.m.
Vespers: “Hafiz on God’s Love & Joy”
Leaders: Jim Lamb & Sahar Samadani
Music: Bob Hurd; Ushers: Pam Coburn,
Pia Moriarty
Friday, February 13
11:00 a.m. Winter Religion Series: “Zen Buddhism” 
Saturday, February 14
9:15 a.m.
Zionism Unsettled 
Sunday, February 15
10:30 a.m. HSC Worship: “Mountaintop Experiences in our
Life;” Leader: Glenn Trost; Music: Ann Gray
Monday, February 16 - President’s Day
Offices Closed
1:45 p.m.
Community Conversation in Napier Common
Room: “Is it Time for a Pilgrim Place Diet” 
Tuesday, February 17
1:30 p.m.
Pilgrim Place NEWS Deadline
Wednesday, February 18
10:30 a.m. Community Wellness Committee Presentation:
Why I Hope to Die at 75.” 
3:00 p.m.
Doing Theology
Thursday, February 19
7:00 p.m.
Vespers: “Seed of Freedom;” Leaders: Audrey
Schomer, Peg Linnehan; Music: Barbara
Mensendiek; Ushers: Ann Hope, Sally Timmel
Saturday, February 21
6:00 p.m.
Napier Banquet Awards 
Sunday, February 22
10:00 a.m. Women Church 
10:30 a.m. HSC Worship: “Light in the Sadness”
Leader: Barbara Anderson; Music: Yasuko
Shorrock
7:00 p.m.
Centennial Lecture: “Agenda for a Prophetic
Faith”, Claremont United Methodist Church 
Monday, February 23
10:30 a.m. Speaker, Emma Randles, Young Adult
Volunteer 
Wednesday, February 25
11:00 a.m. Woman’s Perspective 
Thursday, February 26
7:00 p.m.
Vespers: “Reflections on ‘The Great Turning’”
Leader: Penelope Mann; Music: Yasuko
Shorrock, Jim Manley; Ushers: Lynn Rhodes,
Teresa Wilson
Saturday, February 28
9:15 a.m.
Zionism Unsettled 
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