Care For Creation at Central
JOIN US for our Adult Education Hour study series:
Food Choices for Sustainability, Part 1
Sunday, Feb. 26, 9:00 to 10:00 am
A Second Look at Food, Farms, and Nutrition:
Sean McEvoy, Food Justice Coordinator for Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, will give a presentation, including lively conversation, about the importance of food and how it gets to us. He will encourage us to think more deeply about the food we eat and the way our food is grown, and to feel empowered to ask questions about food-related issues. The way we produce our food is changing dramatically, and will continue to do so over the coming years. The more informed and involved we are, the more we will be able to have a positive impact.
Food Choices for Sustainability, Part 2
Sunday, March 4, 9:00 to 10:00 am
For over 15 years, Sauvie Island Organics (SIO) has been growing vegetables in the rich soils of Sauvie Island on their farm located 15 miles from downtown Portland. SIO is dedicated to providing delicious, seasonal, local foods to Portland area residents through their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. A lead farmer from SIO will share with us the philosophy behind CSAs and how they work. She will talk about how choosing local, organic and seasonal foods make a difference. The session will include conversation about why making these choices can be challenging and how we can better support each other in making food choices that align with our complicated lives, while also nourishing our bodies and sustaining the planet.
“Love God, love neighbor, care for creation.” Care for creation is a spiritual issue. God’s presence fills the natural world with splendor. A full relationship with God includes caring for creation.
“Care for creation, do justice, seek peace.” Restoring healthy ecosystems goes hand-in-hand with our faith-based struggle for justice and commitment to peace on Earth.
Central’s Care for Creation team works in five main areas: worship, education, building & grounds, personal lifestyle, and public advocacy. We offer resources, practices, and guidance so care of creation is holistic.
To connect with Central’s Care for Creation team contact:
Steve Lebahn -- steve.lebahn@gmail.com or
Chris Bekemeier -- cbekemeier@msn.com
Partners in Care for Creation:
++Lutherans Restoring Creation
www.lutheransrestoringcreation.org
++EcoFaith Recovery
www.ecofaithrecovery.org
++Oregon Interfaith Power and Light
www.emoregon.org/power_light.php
