My church has, for 25 years, hosted a monthly open mic coffee house called the Urban Goatwalker. The Goatwalker has been a safe place for members of the community to meet together to share songs, coffee, snacks and friendship. It has been a welcoming place for everyone, especially for our friends who too often find themselves on the margins of life. We celebrated the Goatwalker's 25th birthday last Saturday and it was a grand time. Many, many thanks to all who have made the Goatwalker the blessing that it is and has always been.
The video above has a few snippets from this week's coffeehouse.
Welcome
Welcome to strangers to friends, old and new welcome to travelers and welcome to you
Welcome to fans of Tupac And fans of Thoreau Bienvenidos a mes amigos que habla espanol
Whether you like guitars or drums
Or poetry by Rambo
You are welcome here
Even if you like banjo!
Whether you walked here on foot or rode in on wheels We are so glad you're here you're kind of a big deal
Your smile when you smile makes our hearts swell but your tears and your frowns are welcome, as well
The thing is, we like you you're great, without compare and we are so glad that you you specifically Have made your way here
