Food and Faith

The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me" (1 Cor 11:23-24).

In two weeks, our country will celebrate Thanksgiving. We will be thankful for all our many blessings as we gather with friends and family to break bread. Join me this thanksgiving in being more mindful of the food you purchase, serve and eat. What kind of life did the turkey have before it became the center of your table? Who grew the potatoes you will mash, the green beans you will cook, the cranberries you will boil, and the pumpkin baked in your pie? Most of the food we serve for Thanksgiving can be purchased from local farmers. From the turkey to the pie, see how many items you can purchase from a local producer. Local Harvest connects consumers to producers. Type in your location and select farms, farmers markets or grocery/coop and it will give you names of local food sellers your area. Sustainable agriculture involves food production methods that are healthy, do not harm the environment, respect workers, are humane to animals, provide fair wages to farmers, and support farming communities. Sustainable Table promotes the positive shift toward local, small-scale sustainable farming.

Happy Thanksgiving! 
Rev. Carol Devine
Minister for Green Chalice