Who is interested in sharing love? Who could use some relaxation? Who would like to change the world? Well, one step at a time, beginning with a “Metta Prayer” group that our new “Small Group Coordinator,” Kathy Smeets, is interested in hosting for anyone who would like to join in. Metta is a word translated as boundless friendliness or goodwill and is associated with a type of meditation practice in which one (or a group) silently recites a set of phrases that are designed to open the heart and cultivate a friendly attitude towards oneself and towards others. It is based on a prayer from Thich Nhat Hanh. The version we will use is a bit shorter, and more easily memorized, and there will be opportunity for sharing after the 10-15 min. prayer. For those interested in joining Kathy in this weekly calming meditation/prayer, please contact her at kathysmeets@comcast.net or 219-362-1677 (home line), and we can decide which day and time works best for most participants.