I would like to thank and commend the Rev. Cathlin Baker of the West Tisbury Congregational Church for her generosity, foresight and wisdom while hosting reflections on Ladaute Si’ / On Care For Our Common Home, the recent encyclical from Pope Francis in which he addresses the environment, describing perils and possible remedies.

The group met at the West Tisbury Congregational Church on three consecutive Thursday mornings. Though written in a very accessible manner, the document is thorough, touching on seemingly every aspect of the vast issue. Reverend Baker was a gracious guide through the myriad aspects of the topic, adding poetry and other materials to enhance the discussion.

Her thoughtfulness, wise guidance, and the energetic engagement of the multi-faith audience was a display of ecumenism at its best. Thank you, Reverend Baker, for taking the initiative.

Peggy McGrath
Oak Bluffs