Landscapes

The landscape of Germany is similar to Akron, lush with trees (including buckeye and white birch) and flowers.   At Haus Villigst, a path leads along the Ruhr River.  Once polluted, the river is now clean enough to drink.  The Ruhr is about 60 feet wide and has a brisk current.

Friday was the first day of the UCC Forum.  Rev Doyle Luckenbaugh, UCC pastor spoke of his experiences in living out Micah 6:8.  Doyle rode with the Freedom Riders. To Mississippi to register African-Americans to vote.  He was inspired by a woman who wanted to vote before she died.  His bus ride home was perilous as at a bus stop KKK were waiting.  Fortunately everyone arrived home safely.  Later in his ministry he  advocated for migrant workers rights, for housing, health care and education in Pennsylvania.

Being together with our German partners is inspiring!  - Sally Phillips