We were thrilled to receive our first copy of the Shuttle in November. It is the first concrete sign that we are potentially joining Weavers Way, an organization that truly welcomes all of our people engaged in a very worthwhile cause.

I respond in particular to Larry Schofer’s thoughtful concerns about extending Weavers Way to Ambler and I wish to share a perspective. 

It was only through the Shuttle that I learned about the Election Eve Community Prayer Service at Summit Presbyterian on Greene Street. I was moved to attend this gathering and met a gentleman who introduced me, and now countless others, to the beauty of Wendell Berry’s “The Peace of Wild Things,” Mark Nepo and so much more. A new friendship, a bridge to an expanded community.

Certainly, after the election, the concept of building and expanding community has a whole new meaning to those of us who care about our unity as Americans where all are welcome, respected and valued. 

Ambler has been our home for 40 years and what we love about it is that we know our neighbors and all are welcome here. We enjoy gorgeous diversity and we live in harmony. 

We welcome the progressive influences from our Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill neighbors, and I pray that we are all alive to the need to expand our sense of community in the wake of so much division across the country.