Footprints in our Food
A Special Invisible College Weekend
Co-sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Ontario
January 26 – 27, 2007
Food is central to who we are as humans, and as Christians. Jesus himself invites us to share the meal of communion. But, what do we eat? Where do we get it? Who gets to eat what? What do we do with waste? From cosmos to kitchen, how does food fit with a Biblical understanding of creation, grace and stewardship?
The conference combines thought-provoking plenary presentations and practical interactive workshops.
Featured speakers Loren and Mary Ruth Wilkinson are both teachers at Regent College in Vancouver, B.C. and active environmentalists.
Workshop topics include: how to compost and why; doing a Christian fridge audit; a guide to seasonal food eating; the joys and responsibility of Christian hospitality; ethical eating according to Leviticus; the globalization of food; feasting in a hungry world; and more! Also, special workshops for teens.
Weekend Program
Friday, January 26, 2007
7:00 pm: “Meals: Footprints of heaven or hell?”
Saturday, January 27, 2007
9:30 am: “Eating, Doing, Being: Where do all the Footprints Go?”
10:45 – 12:00 pm: Workshops
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch provided
1:00 – 3:30 pm: Workshops
(All above sessions at Douglas Library)
4:00 pm: “Come and Eat: Communion as God’s Footprint”
5:00 pm: Eat at the World’s Dinner Table. Taste today’s global food struggles along with a nutritious family meal. For children and adults alike. (Communion and Meal at St. James’)
Children’s Saturday Program
9:00 am – 4:30 pm, St. James’ Church
Children ages 5-12 are invited to a fun, interactive and educational program while their parents or caregivers attend the adult gathering. Through music, stories, games, crafts with natural materials, outdoor play and a giant puppet show, the children will engage food issues at an age appropriate level. Nourishing snacks and lunch provided. For children under 5, free childcare is available.