Connecting Genetics and Hunger in my Christian Ethics class
Last week my assignment for class was to read the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Genetics. In case you’re not a social statement expert (I was pretty clueless myself) or just need a reminder, ELCA social statements are teaching and...
So it’s been awhile…
It has been a busy summer, but I am ready to get back at it in the ol’ blogosphere! Some projects I’ve been working on: Two new Toolkits: Gender and Hunger (set for a November publication date) and Water and...
The cow’s surprise
Two weekends ago I visited a local creamery with my siblings, friends and our significant others. There were six of us in total and after tasting multiple delicious cheeses and taking pictures of the cows behind the fence, we were...
Carless and driving
Wednesday, September 22 was World CarFree Day. It was a big yawn. Besides a bike ride in Chicago, not much happened. It never made the news. NPR paid it no attention. Since nothing really happened, commentary in the blogosphere debated...
Examining World Hunger at Lake Wapogasset (Ox Lake)
This is the fourth in a series of posts highlighting hunger-related activities happening at ELCA Outdoor Ministry locations with the help of Education/Advocacy grants from ELCA World Hunger. The following is from Lake Wapo Lutheran Camp in Wisconsin. ——————————– The new...
HLG field trip: MOSES and the Detroit Eastern Market
In this first post-Hunger Leadership Gathering blog, I want to share with you about one of the most interesting experiences from the weekend for me — the field trip. For these field trips, five small groups of participants and staff...
My International Kitchen
Tonight is a treat. It may be late for dinner, but I am certainly not complaining. I just got home from coaching a soccer game and I am sitting at the kitchen counter, blogging, while my brother and his friend...
Classes, Gatherings and Events, oh my!
As the summer came to a close and fall kicked into full gear, I transitioned from my summer internship position to an extension of my time with ELCA World Hunger — something I am very excited about! The past couple...
Examining World Hunger at El Camino Pines
This is the third in a series of posts highlighting hunger-related activities happening at ELCA Outdoor Ministry locations with the help of Education/Advocacy grants from ELCA World Hunger. Today’s post comes from El Camino Pines in Frazier Park, California. ——————————– The...
A lamentation on socks and teeshirts
Summer is over, and there is too much stuff in “Potty Patrol,” Holden Village’s used-clothes-and-shoes exchange area. Turnover in staff is one reason for the high inventory. So is forgetfulness. Socks of all colors, forgotten in dryers, drawers, and on...