"Tending Our Foodprint" Series 2022
“Tending Our Foodprint” Series Overview
Most of us eat something every day. When we eat our “daily bread,” we can
acknowledge our dependence on God and our fellow creatures. In addition to seeing food as God’s provision
for us, we also should be mindful of the ecological and cultural conditions
that deliver the gifts necessary for our life and health. Our creation series in September invites us
to explore our collective “foodprint” by taking account of the impact our food
systems have on animals, people, and the environment. We will practice thinking of our food beyond
its appearance, availability, tastiness, and price and consider the act of
eating as an experience of belonging, responsibility, and gratitude.
September 4
WATER: Freshwater is essential for our survival. Agriculture accounts for 70% of annual
freshwater usage. In Deuteronomy 11:10-21, Moses
reminds the people that water is a gift from God that must not be taken for
granted or wasted. How do you save water?
September 11
HUNGER: How often do you throw away food? In America, we waste 40 percent of our
food. At the same time, food insecurity
affects people in this country and around the world. As the climate changes, food resources become
less reliable. In Genesis 41:53-57, Joseph shares Egypt’s abundance with desperate neighbors
during a famine. What are some reasons
food gets wasted?
September 18
LAND: God gave people the responsibility to take care of the
land. In Leviticus 25:23-24, God reminds us that we are not owners of the land, but it
belongs to God. We are gardeners in the
great garden of creation. When have you seen God in the land?
September 25
FOOD: When our food
gets to us, it has been tended to by many hands. Sharing a meal together has always been a
part of Christian fellowship. In Acts 2:46-47,
the community of believers shares a meal and breaks bread together. When have you made a connection with someone
over food?
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