Taste and See that the Lord is Good: A Celebration of Food and Community

October 19, 2018

Date and Time Details: Fri., Oct. 19, 5:30-6:30p Potluck 7:00-7:45p Taize Prayer kicks off the retreat Saturday into Sunday Freewill offering (with or without food shelf donation) Please register so that we can plan food preparations.

Location: Benedictine Center

Address: St. Paul's Monastery
2675 Benet Road
St. Paul, MN 55109

Contact: Guest Services
benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org
651.777.7251

Freewill offering (with or without a canned food item)

As theologian Norman Wirzba writes, “We can never only bite into one thing. Food is about the relationships that join us to the earth, fellow creatures, loved ones and guests, and ultimately God.” This evening of feasting together, co-sponsored by community partners, combines the best of a home-grown potluck with the richness of spiritual reflection. Come for the meal and, if you are able, bring something to share—as long as it has a story: Grandma’s recipe, harvest from your garden, foraged mushrooms, fish your children caught, or honey from your bees? Imagine the flavors and conversations. Then, if you like, stay for a lovely musical prayer in the style of Taizé. Because this event has been underwritten by generous sponsors, half of all donations will benefit the ministry of Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf.

This potluck event is part of a weekend-long series of events related to Food & Faith:

(Friday) Of the Garden: Serving and Reflecting at Farm and Food Shelf

(Friday thru Sunday) Com-Panions: Do This in Remembrance of Me

 

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