Join The Abundant Table and our farm project Join the Farm! as we inaugurate our move to McGrath Family Farm and celebrate another year of supporting health, wellness, sustainable farming and community building in Ventura County. Nourish the soil and your soul… The Abundant Table invites you to our “Feast in the Field” fundraiser … Continue reading You’re Invited! Feast in the Field – Celebrating The Abundant Table’s New Home at McGrath Family Farm
Advent Four: Community and Celebration
Dear Friends of the Abundant Table Farm Church, “When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the Kings and Princes are home, When the shepherds are back with the flocks, then the work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal those broken in spirit, … Continue reading Advent Four: Community and Celebration
…and the Stillness the Dancing: advent one reflection
Farm Church: An Abundant Table Community Advent Reflections Week One: Soil & Sacrament Dear Friends of the Abundant Table Farm Church, Welcome to Advent–a season of expectation and reflection! Each week during Advent, we will be sending out three sets of reflection questions: one for adults, young adults, and children. These Advent Reflections are meant … Continue reading …and the Stillness the Dancing: advent one reflection
Reflections on The Tragedy in Isla Vista and the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou
“A pattern for survival is fiercely slated.” – Joy Harjo by Sarah Wurst May 28, 2014 In the aftermath of tragedy so close to home and community, where brokenness is highlighted by blatantly spoken hatred and violence, I have been holding all the nuances of responding to something like the Isla Vista shooting. As a person who … Continue reading Reflections on The Tragedy in Isla Vista and the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou
Sarah Wurst’s 5-Step Guide to Being a Pilgrim in Your Own Place
Three Abundant Table Interns, three international voyages over the last few months. A trip to visit family for a wedding in Singapore for Jeannette, a Holy Lands tour with mom and god–mom for Angela, and a post-Christmas service trip to India for me (Sarah Wurst). And, from all of this, a whole lot of … Continue reading Sarah Wurst’s 5-Step Guide to Being a Pilgrim in Your Own Place
Hello from Intern Jeannette Ban
This post is the last introduction from our 2013-2014 interns. Enjoy getting to know Join the Farm! intern Jeannette Ban from Los Angeles. Hello! My name is Jeannette Ban and I have the grand opportunity of being the Join the Farm! intern this year. I was raised in Southern California, just over the southern side … Continue reading Hello from Intern Jeannette Ban
