Monthly Archives: November 2012

How the Seed Grows* – a sermon by Rev. Diane Bennekamper

Psalm 146 Mark 4:26-29 11-4-12 The reading from the New Testament is one of Jesus’ parables. We have been planning to focus on the gospel parables this year.  So, before I read it, we should spend a minute talking about … Continue reading

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Why Buy Sustainably Produced Coffee? by Jeff Sloan

Today the Green team and the Missions Ministry will begin selling Coffee By Design coffee after the worship service in the Parish hall. We all need to understand how these Fairly Traded products benefit the small farmers around the world … Continue reading

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Hungry for Change: Food Ethics and Sustainability Nov 2011-Feb 2012

Congregational Church in Cumberland Course Schedule: Nov 7, 14, 21, Jan 23, 30, Feb 6 from 7:00-8:00pm Rev Susan Gilpin (retired UCC Minister) has graciously offered to lead this 6-week Northwest Earth Institute course exploring what we choose to eat … Continue reading

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