The Wizard of Oz is a story of exile and return. A little girl and her dog are displaced to the magical land of Oz. She longs to return home to her Auntie Em and Uncle Henry. Three characters that she meets along the way work together to help her accomplish her goal. Each offers a gift and asks a question.

The Tin Man, made from kitchen utensils used by our church to serve the homeless for thirty years, wants a heart. He represents emotion and his gift is compassion. How do we cultivate compassion in a world that often seems cruel?

The Scare Crow, made from recycled fifty-year-old church pews, wants a brain. He represents the intellect and his gift is wisdom. How do we cultivate wisdom in a world that is often superficial?

The Lion, made from strips of wood that once held communion cups, wants a heart. He represents the will and his gift is courage. How do we cultivate courage to do the right thing for the community at large?