June 1999

Embracing a politics of place: the Penobscot watershed

What you'll find in the June 1999 issue of The Witness:

Editor's note: Embracing a politics (and spirituality) of place
by Julie A. Wortman

Turning back to the river
by Murray Carpenter

Sidebar: A strategy to save and restore forests
by Mitch Lansky

The bioregional vision: an interview with Kirkpatrick Sale
by Julie A. Wortman

Sidebar: Of prayer and compost
by Holly Lyman Antolini

At the point of no return?
by Lisa Duchene

Bringing creation in to the church
by Heidi Shott

Sidebar: Favoring justic over lying fallow
by Richard Shimpfky

Vital Signs: On being a woman bishop
by Denise M. Ackermann

And in every issue:

~ Letters Read a sample of what our readers say in our current issue.
~ Editors' reflection The editors' take on the monthly magazine theme.
~ Poetry From the light-hearted to the spirit-shaking, we bring you the best.
~ Short Takes Our quick looks at everything from music to current events.
~ Keeping Watch A spotlight on critical issues in the world that deserve your notice.
~ Reviews Books, movies, music: What's worth your time.
~ The Quick and the Dead Interviews with of some of the world's interesting people.

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