Dear Friends of PNNE,

With sadness and joy, we share with you the news of the death of pastor and writer Frederick Buechner, who died at 96 on Monday, August 15. 

Attached is a wonderful article from religionnews.com that wonderfully encapsulates Frederick’s life and work.https://religionnews.com/2022/08/15/frederick-buechner-dies/

Indeed, he was a minister’s minister and a writer’s writer. As I shared on his birthday, I now share again his words on grace:

“The grace of God means something like: Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are because the party wouldn't have been complete without you. Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid. I am with you. Nothing can ever separate us. It's for you I created the universe. I love you. There's only one catch. Like any other gift, the gift of grace can be yours only if you'll reach out and take it. Maybe being able to reach out and take it is a gift too.”

Thanks be to God for the grace-filled gift of Frederick Buechner.

And “listen to your life.”

Joy and Peace,

Scott