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We stayed up late talking together and at the end of the night, I helped Christine bake Sunday bread for the Advent Market that would take place the following morning. I think I will forever hold the memory of my first night in Wengen in my heart. I woke up on Saturday to a window full of mountains. I cannot explain the sheer joy I felt as I opened my eyes, looked out the window, and saw layers and layers of mountains.
I felt that something deep inside of me woke up, something from my childhood; maybe not something but someone , someone who is more familiar with wonder, imagination, and—as my train prophet said—magic. Where Christine and Wengen spoke thoughtfully and enjoyed the peace of silence in between conversations, Maggie spoke excitedly and she filled each new breath with new thoughts, words, and jokes. Maggie showed me the Anglican church, an idyllic alpine church—something of postcards.
We took coffee with two of her friends who were also from the UK. They explained that Priests from the UK are called to the village of Wengen every winter during tourist season. Throughout the year, too few people come to Wengen, but the population about quadruples in size during ski season.
The ladies and I sat and chatted for a couple hours about politics, the Wengen ski-season culture, and some Hollywood scandals.
It was lovely. After coffee, I walked towards the swinging gondolas that would take me to the top of Mt. Mannlichen The parish community sent me up as a gift! Eventually and I should say reluctantly , I came down off the mountaintop. I was scheduled to meet the team of pastors for dinner.
I took a train-cart from the Village Wengen to the village of Lauterbrunnen, which sits at the bottom of multiple mountains, seemingly cradled by them all.
I was greeted at the train station by Pastor Olivia, who works with Pastor Markus. They both gave me a tour of the parish home and I could tell immediately that they work well together. I previously met Markus at a gathering at Bossey. He must be the embodiment of merriment because he fills the world around him with sweet joy.
Olivia is present, compassionate, and thoughtful and has a profound strength about her. Their appreciation and trust in one another was tangible in the way the spoke to one another with respect and encouragement. It was a true blessing for me to witness their teamwork. As we ate, they shared about the different services, events, and traditions of their community.
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