Walter Wink

Miriam and I were very sorry to hear about the passing of Rev. Wink. We knew Rev. Wink when he was an assistant minister at B'way Temple Methodist Church (Washington Heights, NY) and leader of the Crusader League (H.S. students) in the late 1950s. Rev. Wink encouraged teenagers of all races and religions to attend his interesting discussion group every Sunday evening. His warm and welcoming personality was a joy to everyone who attended. He was a friend to all and we will sincerely miss...

June,

I am sitting at my desk in Winston-Salem, NC looking at the lamp you hand crafted and the books written by Walter that I have read and taught from for years. You have both shaped the faith of countless people by unearthing the heart of Jesus' teaching. Thanks to you both. Very sorry to hear of Walter's passing, but grateful for the witness that that two of you have made through the years. Peace to you. Kelly Carpenter, [email protected]

Dear Family:
The privilege of knowing you all and following your creative and spiritual activities from afar has enriched many lives. Walter was very proud of all of you. From our early years with Walter's young family in Hitchcock, Texas, where as a teenager at the time, my own spiritual journey began, to peacemaking around the world, Walter continues to channel inspiration, encouragement, and the most wonderful, self-effacing sense of humor to all who meet or hear about him.

Walter was one of my most important teachers. My wife, Patricia, who just died March 21, always referred to him as "teacher, mentor, and beloved friend". I will miss him and am thankful for his courageous witness to Christian peacemaking.

I have just learned of Dr. Wink's death. His work was a vital resource for the religious publication I edited when the Iraq war began in 2003. My deepest sympathies go to his immediate family and to all in the Christian community who knew him personally. He was a true saint for our times.

Our sympathies to the family. Mr. Wink is known to us through his lovely and capable daughter, Rebecca --- a true tribute to him in her ethics and beautiful writing for us at the California Dance Institute. Our condolences and thoughts are with you.

Walter impacted my relationship with scripture, and consequently, my faith-- not only during my time at Union, but in an enduring way. He was a great gift to many and it was a blessing to have encountered him.

Carol Hornbeck

Thank you Walter.

This is a great loss! I am saddened and send my prayerful condolences to the Wink family.
I am sure I speak for many peacebuilders and peace educators at the grassroots when I say that Walter's writings, especially ENGAGING THE POWERS, had a powerful influence on our understanding of nonviolence in the light of Scripture. They surely inspired and educated me!
I thank God for the life and witness of Walter Wink. May he rest in peace!
Mary Berwick,( Pax Christi; Fellowship of...