Celebration of Rev. Martha Dewing's Retirement
Thursday, August 29, 2024
7:00 - 8:00 pm, ET
Available by: Join by Videoconference Only (learn more about videoconference)
Free Event, Suggested Love Offering in Honor of Rev. Martha Dewing
Facilitated by members of One Spirit Community
Dear One Spirit Community,
It is with great joy and gratitude that we invite you to attend a special evening celebrating the retirement of our beloved Reverend Martha Dewing. After nearly 20 years of devoted service in several roles, Rev. Martha is retiring as the One Spirit Chaplain, and embarking on a new chapter.
Please join us on Thursday, August 29th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET as we honor Rev. Martha's legacy and send her off with love, laughter, and blessings.
This heartfelt celebration will include:
Reflections and tributes from special guests
Ritual blessing and gratitude ceremony
Community sharing and well-wishes
Rev. Martha has touched so many lives through her wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the One Spirit community. This is our chance to come together and express our deep appreciation for her incredible service.
Whether you have known Rev. Martha for years or are newer to One Spirit, please register using this link to reserve your spot. Feel free to extend this invitation to anyone else in your network who would like to celebrate Rev. Martha.
Let's make this a truly special evening to honor our beloved teacher and guide. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rev. Martha Dewing
Rev. Martha Dewing was ordained by One Spirit in 2006. She has served as a member of the admissions team, coordinator of the mentoring program, and as a second-year deans’ assistant before becoming a first-year dean.
In 2019 she segued to One Spirit’s Chaplain, serving current students, graduates, and the staff. She began her career as an elementary school teacher in New York and Vienna, Austria, and subsequently published and edited ``Children's Video Report: It Matters What Children Watch,” a newsletter about children and media, and two books about mindfully using video with children. She was also a potter with a studio in the garment district in New York with a gas kiln! Martha worked for several years with the Caring Circle, a family bereavement program in Westchester County, NY. She served on the board at Miriam’s Well, a teaching facility in upstate New York whose mission was to offer transformational experiences that initiate and sustain conscious spiritual evolution toward peaceful coexistence. Her undergraduate degree is from New York University and she holds a master’s degree from Harvard University.
The 2024 Commencement marked Rev. Martha’s retirement as One Spirit Chaplain.