Grief is destabilizing. And because it’s destabilizing, uncomfortable and a host of other things, we sometimes feel that it is also bad, perhaps something to be ashamed of, or to rush past, or to fix with shallow religious answers. But as uncomfortable and unwelcome as it is, what if grief is the seed of healing? What if seasons of grief are not a sign of a lack of faith … [Read more...] about This is Our Worship: A Message from Sara Barton
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Community Contribution: A World Without You
moments i’m alone, left to my own, i get visions of you — your face, your voice, your love. how close your heart was to your head and how you took every situation with a teaspoon of level-headedness. there’s a jack-o'-lantern head covering the 76 gas station sign off sunset. i drive to class, hoping to see you on the way to meet me, sipping tea. from … [Read more...] about Community Contribution: A World Without You
Community Contribution: Asha Weir Tribute
When you teach, especially as you age, you begin to view your students as your “extra” children. You have them for a short time, and your job is to get them prepared for the world before they fly the coop. I had only a short time with Asha Weir, but she made a huge impact on me for many reasons. I’m not sure how well I prepared her for the world, but she made … [Read more...] about Community Contribution: Asha Weir Tribute
‘Their Light Will Shine On’: University Holds Memorial for Four Pepperdine Women
The Pepperdine community is mourning the loss of four students also known as the “four angels.” Pepperdine students, faculty, members of the Malibu community and family members gathered Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Firestone Fieldhouse to hold a memorial service in honor of four beloved young women: Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. The four … [Read more...] about ‘Their Light Will Shine On’: University Holds Memorial for Four Pepperdine Women
‘Tragedy Impacts Us All’: Pepperdine Community Mourns Loss of Four Students
The memorial service for Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams will be held Oct. 22, at 2 p.m., in Firestone Fieldhouse, the University wrote in a Friday morning email to the Pepperdine community. The service will honor the four seniors killed Tuesday night in a crash on PCH. Two others were injured in the crash. The service will also be … [Read more...] about ‘Tragedy Impacts Us All’: Pepperdine Community Mourns Loss of Four Students