A few initial photos and impressions from the Pow Wow

So here are some initial mobile phone photos from the great Pow Wow that is still going on next to the River at the Mound in downtown Grand Rapids. the weather is utterly glorious and one of the very moving aspects is how so many people have brought their own drums and worn their best dress for the Pow Wow dance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, what the French would call "une ambiance bon enfant". A wonderful experience, there are fabulous stalls selling Native American crafts and food and it's really just great. an inspired day, particualry following a blessing to start the Pow Wow from Richard Twiss who had given us such a brilliant and challenging presentation in the morning. A day of contextual experiential theology.