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A newsletter on slowing down, paying attention, and falling in love again with the real world. Featuring new writing and photography.

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About John Pattison

Writer and photographer. Co-author of SLOW CHURCH (InterVarsity Press). Co-host of THE MEMBERSHIP, a podcast inspired by the work of Wendell Berry.

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