Recently, I joined BCM and friends for an evening of pause and reflection on the turning of the seasons and the welcoming of winter. Ched reminded us of the importance of developing an attunement with the natural seasons (as opposed to the consumer season – Starbucks, Macy’s, television, etc., which starts earlier and earlier each … Continue reading And God Came Down on Christmas Night…
Reflections this Advent: A Light Blooms from the Rich Soil of the Darkness
This reflection was originally posted in the monthly Bartimeaus Cooperative Ministries’ e-newsletter. “The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and restorer and resurrector, by which disease passes into health, age into youth, death into life. Without proper care for it we can … Continue reading Reflections this Advent: A Light Blooms from the Rich Soil of the Darkness
Angela Schultz: Year Two with The Abundant Table Internship
My roots are deepening this year as I take on a second year with the Abundant Table. Last year I worked at Alma Via of Camarillo, an assisted living and memory care facility. The best way I can describe life at AlmaVia is a mix between living in a hotel and dorm. Except for seniors. … Continue reading Angela Schultz: Year Two with The Abundant Table Internship
Hello from new Intern Sarah Wurst
*Note from the Program Director: We are thrilled to welcome our 5th class of Abundant Table Interns! Over the next month you will meet our two new interns Sarah Wurst (intro below) and Jeannette Ban, as well as, hear from our second year intern Angela Schultz. Thanks to all of you out there for your … Continue reading Hello from new Intern Sarah Wurst
Ask and You Shall Receive: Seeds that have been planted in me this year
Sermon for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ojai given by Xochitl Rocha, 2012-2013 Abundant Table Intern Hello, I want to thank you all for inviting us here today to talk about the Abundant Table. I wanted to share with you all about how my year as an Abundant Table Farm Project Intern has been. To … Continue reading Ask and You Shall Receive: Seeds that have been planted in me this year
Abundant Table Farm Project – Paid Farming and Food Justice Internships for 2013-2014 Program Year
The Abundant Table Farm Project The Abundant Table Farm Project (ATFP) is a one to two year Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) internship for young adults[1] interested in farming/gardening, living in community with others, vocational discernment, spiritual reflection and engaging in community justice building. The Abundant Table Farm Project is a program of The Abundant Table, … Continue reading Abundant Table Farm Project – Paid Farming and Food Justice Internships for 2013-2014 Program Year
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 