May 08 2008
Work and Worship Thank You
The Landscape Mission Team offers a hearty THANK YOU to all of those who participated in Worship and Work Sunday on May 4. Continue Reading »
Archive for the 'Faith and Environment' Category
Apr 24 2008
If the World Were a Village
Preached by Ree Hale on April 20, 2008
Genesis 1:1-2, 26-28; Acts 2: 42-47
Genesis 1: 26-28
God created human beings; he created them godlike, reflecting God’s nature.
He created them male and female. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take Charge!”
(We did a lot of that, we did our best to prosper, we reproduced, we filled the earth and took charge.) Earth now is a crowded place, and it is getting more crowded all the time. Continue Reading »
Apr 15 2008
The Art of Being Creature - Learning from Noah and the Ark
Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, April 13, 2008
Last week in Java and Jesus we heard a wonderful quote from a Native American storyteller. I would like to use it as I begin this reflection on Noah. I don’t know if this story reall happened, but I know it to be true. It is a foundational story of our faith. This is the second of three weeks in which Ree Hale and I are preaching on issues related to the earth and our relationship with it, I want to take a gander back into this old and often misunderstood story. Continue Reading »
Mar 09 2008
Have you considered joining a CSA?
For the Vegetables Less Traveled…
Are you ready to join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and have farm fresh food at your fingertips? CSA farms provide weekly distributions of sustainably grown fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, and dairy products to households who join the farm for the season. Attend this free, family friendly event to celebrate Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and find out which one is best for you! Browse information from CSA farms serving communities serving southern Wisconsin, meet the farmers, and learn about fresh local foods through demonstrations, workshops, & slide shows. Event features a raffle for a gift certificate toward a CSA membership from your CSA of choice.
For all the info you need on what a CSA is and how it works go to: http://www.macsac.org/aboutcsa.html
Did you know that all of the major HMOs in the Madison area offer cash rebates (up to $300) off the cost of produce shares from CSA farms for the 2008 season! Go to the following link and learn how to get paid to join a CSA. http://www.macsac.org/rebates.html
Feb 25 2008
Faith, Food and Earth Day 2008
A Celebration of Creation
Sunday, April 13, from 3:00 to 7:00pm
Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Road, Madison - 824-1760
*sponsored by an ecumenical group of congregations, including ORUCC
FEATURING
Dr. Cal DeWitt, internationally renowned scientist, speaker, writer and conservationist
Educational workshops –
Sacred Soil: Church Gardens ◊ Social Action: Farm Policy ◊ Soul & Heart: Eating Locally
Exhibits by local food and faith organizations
Opportunities for congregations to enrich their practice of earth stewardship
Fellowship with people of faith who share your concerns for the earth
Community Meal prepared by Dardanelles restaurant from locally produced food
SCHEDULE
3:00pm - Informational Booths and Displays
4:00pm - Celebration with Music and Cal DeWitt
5:00pm - Workshops, Booths, and Displays
6:00pm - Community Meal
Meal Reservations required – seating is limited
$8 for meal reservations in advance (by Mar. 31), $12 at the door (The rest of the event is free.)
To make meal reservations e-mail harvestofhope@tds.net or call 824-1761
