Redwoods Hunger Action

Chocolate Mini's for Easter from Equal Exchange

2012-03-01T14:46:00.001-08:00

Chocolate Mini's for Easter from Equal Exchange

2012-03-01T14:42:00.001-08:00

Fair Food Update

2012-02-29T14:52:00.000-08:00

Fast for Fair Food, March 5-10, at Publix Headquarters

“Is this not the fast that I choose, to loose the bonds of injustice…” (Isaiah 58:6) proclaims God through the prophet Isaiah.

Members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and allies from the faith, student, human rights and sustainable food communities will undertake a six day fast outside of Publix grocery headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, March 5-10.

Through this sacrificial act the fasters will make a direct moral appeal to the leaders of Publix to join the Fair Food Program and underscore the brutal effects of the grocery industry’s high volume/low cost purchasing practices on tomato pickers’ wages and working conditions. This witness will culminate on Saturday March 10 with a solemn three-mile procession to Publix headquarters for a fast-breaking ceremony. All are welcome.

Learn more about the fast and the many opportunities to pray with and join the fasters on location on CIW's Fast for Fair Food website.

For those who cannot be present, resources for fasting, prayer, reflection and action will be available by March 3rd on the PC(USA) Campaign for Fair Food website. When you use these resources, you will be uniting in prayer with fasting farmworkers and allies who will be using the same resources each morning.

Across Florida and the southeast where Publix grocery stores are prominent, Presbyterians are also encouraged to drop off a manager’s letter when they shop and support or organize events such as the Interfaith Clergy Press Conference and Open Letter to Publix on March 6 in Tallahassee which includes Presbyterian clergy the Rev. Brant Copeland, the Rev. Tom Borland and the Rev. Mary Vance.

Faith Moves Mountains

Florida clergy have launched the Faith Moves Mountains Prayer Campaign to urge Publix to work together with the CIW to advance human rights for farmworkers. Their two- minute video features the Rev. Kennedy McGowan of First Presbyterian Church Hollywood, Florida. Through this prayer campaign, clergy believe that “with God’s help, Publix’s isolation and hesitation can be transformed into communication and cooperation with the CIW.” You and your congregation are invited to join them in prayer and witness. Resources are available on the Faith Moves Mountains website .

Attend Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day

Join with Presbyterians from across the country at the Compassion Peace and Justice training day on March 23 in Washington, D.C. Participants will have a full day of practical church based training and investigate the role Christians must play in today’s changing society particularly on issues of economic justice. Topics of plenaries and workshops will include faith-based community organizing, practical tools for simple living, justice as discipleship making, social responsibility through investing, and many more! Worship will feature preaching by the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Director of the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness in Washington, DC. The CPJ Day is a prelude to Ecumenical Advocacy Days, a three day advocacy training attended by more than fifty interfaith and ecumenical groups in Washington, D.C. Register here for either or both events →

Give to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

Since 1949 Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) to share God’s love with those in need. Your generous gifts assist those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and help build strong communities. OGHS supports the of the PC(USA) Campaign for Fair Food which is a ministry of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Watch the OGHS video, learn more and give generously.

Easter Chocolate Mini's Special from Equal Exchange

2012-02-20T20:47:00.001-08:00

Trader Joe's Signs CIW Agreement

2012-02-20T20:40:00.000-08:00

Dear friends,

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, Trader Joe’s signed a Fair Food agreement with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, making it the tenth company to join the Fair Food program that is improving wages and conditions for farmworkers, guaranteeing corporate accountability and ensuring consumer confidence.

Trader Joe’s is poised to open its first store in Naples, Florida tomorrow. On Sunday, the mass rally that was once focused on the Monrovia California-based grocery chain, will march by the store in celebration and onto a local Publix grocery store and rally there. Florida-based Publix has thus far refused to work with the CIW.

Across the country, 33 cities that were slated to rally outside of Trader Joe’s grocery stores are celebrating this victory for human rights and shifting their rallies to local Publix, Kroger- and Ahold-owned stores.

As you celebrate this agreement between Trader Joe’s and the CIW, take a moment to let the company know that they’ve done the right thing. Many of us have dropped off a manager’s letter before, so this time, write your own manager’s letter commending the company and drop it off when you next shop at Trader Joe’s.

And let us renew our commitment to bringing the entire supermarket industry into the Fair Food Program. As the prophet Amos cried, “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream!”

Peace,
PC(USA) Campaign for Fair Food

Campaign for Fair Food - Trader Joe's

2012-01-31T14:20:00.000-08:00

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Dear friends,

Jesus exhorted his disciples to be salt and light in the world (Mt. 5:13-15). We are to demonstrate the kind of world that God desires by living that way now.

On February 10, Trader Joe's is preparing to open its first-ever store in Naples, Florida just 30 miles from Immokalee. Farmworkers will bike from Immokalee to the store opening and hold a press conference calling on the grocery chain to sign a fair food agreement with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers.

Across the nation more than 30 cities will be holding actions at local Trader Joe’s stores February 10-12. If you’re nearby any of these cities, you’re invited to join the action.

Sign on to a petition to Trader Joe’s (more than 62,000 signatures and counting!)

Email the CEO of Trader Joe’s.

When you shop, take a letter to the manager of your local Trader Joe’s store.

Are you near one of the 33 cities planning TJs actions? Join!

Pray for Trader Joe’s, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, and the ongoing witness of the Campaign for Fair Food.

Learn more about advances achieved by the CIW’s Fair Food Program which is supported by nine major retailers and more than 90 percent of Florida growers.

Through our witness, may God’s desire for justice and love be known. Let your light shine!

Peace,
PC(USA) Campaign for Fair Food

Graphic Map Food Banks

2012-01-29T22:52:00.000-08:00

Here is an interesting graphic map in light of our support of food banks. http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-studies/map-the-meal-gap.aspx from Jillian Robinson

The New Compassion, Peace and Justice E-News

2012-01-27T14:08:00.001-08:00

In this issue

Out of the eye of the media, but still in our prayers

Justice and evangelism — not either-or but both-and

'Invite Them In'— responding to the Occupy movement

Discover a scriptural approach to trade

Looking Ahead

Purchase Eco-Palms for Palm Sunday

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Greetings from the Director's Office Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Blessings for 2012! The New Year always brings new opportunities and new beginnings. I am pleased to welcome you to the inaugural edition of the Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry e-newsletter which will be sent quarterly to our friends and supporters. The diverse programs of the Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry, responding to the call of the prophet Isaiah to be repairers of the breach, restorer of streets to live in, have committed to work together to inspire, equip and connect the Presbyterian Church as it works to make God’s community livable for all. This newsletter will keep you up-to-date on our efforts here in the United States and around the world. It will also keep you apprised of upcoming activities, events and resources and let you know how you and your congregation can become more actively involved in God’s mission through ministries that share compassion, seek peace and work for justice. Each issue will highlight a different aspect of our ministry. This edition looks at the Presbyterian Church’s commitment to social justice. We invite your comments and feedback on the ideas, information and resources shared in this publication and hope that this publication provides a forum for strengthening our common commitments to God’s vision for a more just, caring and peaceful world.

		Out of the eye of the media, but still in our prayers In Somalia, a child is dying every six minutes. Drought is devastating communities throughout the Horn of Africa,leaving more than 13.3 million people in crisis. Download a bulletin insert.

		Justice and evangelism — not either-or but both-and For some there is a division between the ministries of evangelism and social justice. Which is more important? What is the church called to be and do? Read the full story.

		'Invite Them In'— responding to the Occupy movement What role should the church play in the Occupy movement? Read "Invite Them In" and follow-up articles, including a letter from a pastor pepper-sprayed in Seattle and an editorial that connects the movement with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.

		Discover a scriptural approach to trade Atle Sommerfeldt, director of Norwegian Church Aid, provides a theology of trade based on the multitude of biblical texts that speak about the issue.

Bay Area Hunger Walks April 28, 29

2012-01-19T16:29:00.001-08:00

Fair Food Update - Human Trafficking

2012-01-12T21:49:00.000-08:00

Dear friends,

Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly. And yet over 12.3 million people work in conditions of forced labor around the world according to the International Labour Organisation. Some of those people are enslaved here in the United States.

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers has been on the forefront of preventing and addressing human trafficking through their Campaign for Fair Food and specific anti-slavery efforts in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI. For its work, the CIW’s anti-slavery coordinator was named the first U.S.-based anti-slavery hero by the U.S. Department of State in 2010.

The CIW’s Fair Food Program, which is supported by nine corporations and over 90 percent of Florida growers has begun to deliver new rights to Florida farmworkers, by ending the exploitation in which modern slavery flourishes. And yet most of the supermarket industry has yet to support these advances.

Today, January 11th, is human trafficking awareness day. And President Obama has proclaimed January 2012 National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Take a moment to send an email to CEOs of grocery corporations that are not yet supporting the Fair Food Program and its critical work to prevent and address modern slavery and exploitation, and urge them to sign a fair food agreement with the CIW without delay.

And pray for trafficked persons, those who traffic others, and the church’s efforts together with our mission partners, including the CIW, to prevent and end human trafficking. Visit the Human Trafficking website for further worship, education and action resources.

Peace,
PC(USA) Campaign for Fair Food

Partners for Just Trade - Gifts of Life

2011-12-20T21:58:00.000-08:00

National Council of Churches Newletter December 2011

2011-12-20T21:54:00.000-08:00

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EcuLink December 2011

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U.S., Cuba church leaders celebrate unity

Sixteen representatives of U.S. National Council of Churches member communions were in Cuba November 28 through December 2 meeting with Cuban church and political leaders, including President Raúl Castro.

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Serving up prayer and coffee to go

The young couple appears to live out of their car. He says, “I could really go for a cup of coffee.” She responds, “You just have to have a little faith.” A moment later they see a sign inviting them for a free cup of coffee and a prayer.

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An unintentional tentmaker

Justin Souza didn’t set out to become a tentmaker — he simply followed in the path it seemed God was calling him. A major component on that path was a love of music.

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Church gets unemployed ‘job ready’

Katherine Simons sees it all the time. Hopelessness.

She sees it on the faces of the thousands of out-of-work people who walk her doors.

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2011-11-28T23:20:00.000-08:00

Joy. Free with every purchase.

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A Peace of Bread on ABC

2011-11-26T12:06:00.000-08:00

"A Peace of Bread" debuts on ABC

"A Peace of Bread" is a compelling and heart-felt look at how young, and not so young, faith leaders are trying to finally make a dent in this country's 36 million people (13 million of which are children) that are experiencing hunger. See Full story here.

Nathan Ballentine, a Presbyterian from Tallahassee, is featured. Nathan is a 2011 Presbyterian Hunger Program Food Justice Fellow. Watch the trailer here: http://vimeo.com/31219059 and find local listings to watch this in your area: http://www.interfaithbroadcasting.com/program_onair.aspx?PID=351

Jessica Maudlin

Program Assistant, Presbyterian Hunger Program

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Louisville, KY 40202-1396

Phone: 502-569-5832 ~ 888-728-7228 x 5832

Fax: 502.569.8963

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Mon, November 21, 2011 3:00:55 AMSave the Dates! Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day and Ecumencial Advocacy Days!

2011-11-21T13:59:00.000-08:00

Mon, November 21, 2011 3:00:55 AM

Save the Dates! Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day and Ecumencial Advocacy Days!

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Please save the dates!

March 23 – Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day

“Presbyterians and Economic Justice”

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC

Come join the Office of Public Witness and all the ministries of Compassion Peace and Justice in a training day in Washington, DC. Participants will have a full day of practical church based training and investigate the role Christians must play in today’s changing society - particularly on issues of economic justice. Topics of plenaries and workshops will include faith-based community organizing, practical tools for simple living, justice as discipleship making, social responsibility through investing, and many more!

Stay tuned for more information. On-line registration coming soon!

March 23-26 – Ecumenical Advocacy Days

“Is this the Fast I Seek? – Economy, Livelihood, and Our National Priorities”

Come to the 10th annual EAD, March 23-26, 2012, in Washington, DC where we will explore economy, livelihood and our national priorities through the lens of Isaiah 58. Join other Christians in seeking a global economy and a national budget that break the yokes of injustice, poverty, hunger and unemployment throughout the world — heeding Isaiah's call to become "repairers of the breach and restorers of streets to live in."

In a global economy based on scarcity, corporate greed, and individualism, we will seek God's alternative vision for global community: one that breaks the chains of injustice and creates the possibility of a sustainable livelihood with dignity for all, thus living into a reality of God's abundance.

Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Come to "Is This the Fast I Seek?," EAD's Tenth Anniversary Celebration, March 23-26, 2012 in Washington, DC and help shape our national priorities!

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Gift Ideas from Equal Exchange

2011-11-20T11:18:00.001-08:00

Crazy, secret Food & Farm Bill

2011-11-20T10:34:00.000-08:00

Crazy, secret Food & Farm Bill

Sucessful Fair Trade Fair at Presbytery Nov 11

2011-11-13T13:35:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Thank you to all who purchased Fair Trade merchandise at Friday's Presbytery meeting. Sales added up to $1250.50 - excellent! Everyone enjoyed a bite of dark chocolate and the wonderful display set up by the Hunger Task Force members - Alice Graham, Carol Goodrich, Jillian Robinson and Patty Sanders. Thanks to the Woods for all there help with the tables, boxes of goods and most of all the 3 heaters Randy kept going to keep us warm!

If you missed the sale, reply, email or call Patty. We have lots of coffee, tea and chocolate from Equal Exchange and lovely hand made gifts and very useful items from Partners for Just Trade. You can go on their websites see what you like and I'll let you know if we have it in stock.

Make you holiday shopping dollars, make a difference, buy Fair Trade Gifts.

Patty Sanders
PattyRedwoodsHAE@sbcglobal.net
415-515-6127

Marin Organic Gleaning Monday Nov. 14

2011-11-13T13:24:00.000-08:00

Bread for the World Christmas Cards

2011-11-07T22:33:00.000-08:00

The holiday season is just around the corner. With the help of Breadmembers, we've designed three beautiful cards for you to share with your friends and family. This year, we're offering a card without a scripture passage that can be used for season's greetings. Order your cards today.

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Thank you for your passion and support as we work together to end hunger. We’re grateful every day for our members—like you—who make Bread for the World a powerful voice on behalf of hungry and poor people everywhere.

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Interim Director of Development

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New Blog for Presbytery of the Redwoods Hunger Task Force

2011-10-27T22:41:00.001-07:00

Welcome to our new blog. More to come real soon. Patty