Tag: food
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Sustainable lifestyle
Perhaps you already do plenty to reduce waste and your environmental footprint – if so: thank you! Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. All of us can continue to improve, whether we are dyed-in-the-wool frugalistas, or just starting our journey. Take a moment to browse through this list. Congratulate yourself for any that…
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Sustainable gardens
Compost the soil to retain carbon and grow plants, using a compost bin and worm farm. Use less water by planting native and climate appropriate vegetation. Collect and harness rainwater Plant vegetation to avoid erosion, and take up CO2. Avoid concrete or artificial grass. Plant vegetation that attracts bees, butterflies, cockatoos or other local…
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Sustainable September
This year’s Spring Resource has been circulated to parishes directly and through the Anglican Messenger. It contains biblical references, reflections, prayers and practical tips for living light on the subjects of Food, Shelter, Power and Travel. It can be used to inspire reflections in church, group study or individual reflection. If you have any thoughts…
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Prayer after Communion
This text uses themes and language from the book of the prophet Joel. It is intended for use in Third Order Holy Communion together with the Great Thanksgiving (Third Order APBA form) using themes from Joel. Generous God,you show yourself to be gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Bring us…
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Thanksgiving for the Seed
This Thanksgiving may be useful in farming communities where there is a custom of blessing the “plough” (despite no-till agriculture!) or the seed. Biblical references: Mark 4.26-29, John 12.20-25, Psalm 65 God, we thank you for the seed, harvested from an earlier crop, kept with care and foresight. Thank you for the seed, packed with…
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Prayers of the People – Food Theme
These intercessions are part of a suite of texts on food and the environment. God of justice,we pray for the feeding of the world.Give wisdom to those who make policy about food,to ensure a fair share for all.Protect good farmland from urban sprawl and industrial degradation. Send plentiful harvests to those who grow crops and…
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Litany – Food Theme
This is part of a suite of texts on the theme of food and the environment. The petition in square brackets referring to Holy Communion (“this holy meal”) should be omitted in non-eucharistic contexts. God the Father, have mercy on us. God the Son, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on…
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Reduce your environmental food-print
Some of us grow our own veggies, some agonise over food-miles or organic provenance… Possibly the greatest impact we can have is by reducing our meat intake. Could your parish host a vegetarian cooking class? Or make the next bring-and-share potluck meat-free? Not all meat-free foods are soul-less salads, or contain exotic ingredients. A risotto…
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Gathering in God’s Name – Food theme
This is part of a suite of texts using themes relating to food and the environment. In a world yearning for justice, where some have plentyand others go hungry, come, Holy Spirit,and teach us to share your gifts. On a planet under pressure, where the land needs care and the people need food, come, Holy…
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