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Joy and sorrow are inseparable: An Advent reflection, part two

December 13, 2022December 14, 2022 AntonLeave a comment

"Joy is the most infallible sign of the existence of God."

Posted in Advent, Atlanta Mennonite Church, hope, joy, UncategorizedTagged Donald Kraybill, Stephen Colbert, Upside-Down Kingdom

Joy and sorrow are inseparable: An Advent reflection, part one

December 12, 2022December 13, 2022 Anton1 Comment

Where are the safe and brave spaces where we can ask hard questions and express honest fears and doubts?

Posted in Advent, Christmas, contemplation, hope, joy, UncategorizedTagged Advent 3A, doubts, fears

Simple gifts

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 Anton1 Comment

Curiosity. Community. Creation. These are simple gifts.

Posted in accompaniment, Advent, immigrants, joy, nature, simplicity, UncategorizedTagged Helen GA, hiking, North Georgia Mountains

Love Crosses Borders for Alumnus

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Anton1 Comment

Anton Flores-Maisonet (B.S.W. ’92) frequently commutes from Decatur, Ga., to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to provide hospitality, assistance and accompaniment to recently arrived immigrants and asylum seekers at no cost.

Posted in asylum, Atlanta Friends Meeting, hope, Hospitality, housing, immigrants, immigration detention, joy, love, Stewart Detention CenterTagged immigration detention

Joyful attention

November 7, 2021July 10, 2022 Anton1 Comment

It is easy to not see the traveler with one bag, a bundle of paperwork, and no shoelaces.

Posted in accompaniment, joy, Stewart Detention Center, Uncategorized

Fun with futons and new friends

July 26, 2021July 10, 2022 Anton1 Comment

This was our guest’s first full day of freedom in the United States; he had plenty of free time and wanted to see the area.

Posted in Hospitality, joy, simplicity, UncategorizedTagged Atlanta, futons

Come Home

March 21, 2021July 10, 2022 AntonLeave a comment

When love crosses borders, all it wants is to come home.

Posted in Hospitality, joy, love, Stewart Detention CenterTagged brothers, reunion

Su Casa es Su Casa

February 18, 2021December 16, 2022 Anton2 Comments

Housing is not only a human right, it's a beautiful gift that must be available to all.

Posted in equity, housing, immigrants, joyTagged home ownership, housing equity, Latinx asset building, Latinx home ownership

Oooo, My Favorite!

December 25, 2020August 4, 2022 Anton1 Comment

There was room in the vehicle for an interfaith evening of illumination and joy.

Posted in Advent, asylum, Atlanta Friends Meeting, Christmas, hope, joy, love, peace, refugees

The Happy Asylum-Seeker

August 13, 2020August 4, 2022 Anton1 Comment

"Allah must have a reason why I get to spend time with you. And for that I am happy!"

Posted in asylum, Atlanta Friends Meeting, COVID-19, hope, joy, Stewart Detention CenterTagged Arabian peninsula, Atlanta, immigration detention

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