Heronfield
June 1, 2020
The Rev. Mark Pendleton
There is deep wisdom in the words of the Hebrew Scriptures that says: For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.
At this time in our lives, coming after weeks when so many things in our lives changed so quickly – and we see the impact of the pain that has spread far and wide in our nation and world-- may we – each one of us -- always look to bring and offer more light than darkness, more hope than fear, more justice than violence.
May this moment truly be a
a time to be born,
a time to plant
a time to heal;
a time to build up;
a time to laugh;
a time to dance;
a time to embrace,
a time to seek,
a time to keep,
a time to speak;
a time to love,
a time for peace.
On this beautiful day, we gather to honor your time at this Academy.
This has been a time for you to:
Learn, to study, to teach, to make friends, to encourage, to play, to be challenged. A time to grow and try new things. To sing a new song. A time to fail at first and then try again.
As you moved forward, may the students gathered here this afternoon know that they go with a sense that their time here has been a blessing. May they, and we, always know that each day is a gift.
This is a time to honor and celebrate our graduates and to thank all those who made this day, and their many achievements, possible. And, as always, we give thanks.
Amen.
