Posts from October 2023
The animating presence of the ANcestors
This week we celebrate the holy days of All Saints/All Souls. It is a time to reflect on our ancestors (human and nonhuman) and learn from their wisdom.
Our Relationship To Money
Jesus speaks often in the gospels about money and economics. Today he offers a stern warning about greed and wealth accumulation.
WHY SHOULD I COMPOST?
By Lou Anne DaRin I thought I’d say a few more words on composting because it’s such an important issue. Have you heard about the Drawdown List? It is a list experts have put together on things that could be done to have a positive impact for the Earth. Number three on that list is food waste! I recently learned that 50% of what is in landfills is made up of food waste and yard waste (30% food waste, 20%…
Laying Down A Paving Stone
The sign of Jonah that Jesus speaks of as the only sign we need is tied to the expansive and inclusive vision of God's kin-dom.
Where We Put Our Emphasis
Just as Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan - who stopped and attended to the wounded - so must we stop and do the same.
The Wilderness Prophets and Climate Justice
In our scriptural traditions, the wilderness prophets sought to remind people of their deep connection to the land and all other species.