Fellowship of
The Road & The Sky
A deeply ecumenical Franciscan fellowship
dedicated toContemplative Life
Service
Simplicity and Joy
Known as the Black Franciscans (not because of our habits–see the Conventual Franciscans–but because of our lack of dogma), we live one day at a time, resting in uncertainty, with peace and faithEach of us makes a daily effort to seek and carry out the Great Spirit's will for us, knowing that we will fall short, but loving the process on this roller coaster of life, this blessed giftTwo of our ministries are Sitting with The Earth and First Chances MarylandWe occasionally gather for meditation, worship and fellowship and are based out of Gaithersburg and Hyattsville, Maryland
About Geronimo
Brother Geronimo Pflantzbaum is a native of Washington, D.C. who graduated from Deep Springs CollegeHe never completed a bachelor’s degree, he has been banned from several locations in the area during some of his more colorful escapades, and he has been to jail and various mental hospitals in D.C. and Montgomery CountyBy the grace of God, Geronimo does not regret his past, as it has all contributed to who he is today and what he joyfully offers to his communityIt took Brother G 15 years after high school to earn his AA in General Studies (from Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD)It took him 17 more years of intense post-graduate study to earn his Brother of Theology (FFRS) from the School of Rough & Tumble (in Truth or Damnation, NM)G is in a committed partnership with Lonni, the most beautiful girl in the world. In addition to being beautiful, Lonni is also more intelligent than G, but only every time
G enjoys sitting with the Earth and listening to nature in the neighborhood. These sounds include birdsong, laughter, and the church bells from nearby Grace Methodist