Tend the Earth
This beautiful earth sustains us, and whether or not we recognize the mysteries of all living and non-living things, God is indeed present in them.
The act of producing food is one of the best ways to reflect on the secrets of creation. We too often forget that creation is a constant activity of God rather than a single moment when God formed the world, wound it up and set it in motion.
When we grow, raise, tend or catch food we are direct participants in this activity and we benefit spiritually when we recognize our own role in it.
This year's Fast for Change materials focus on food production and call us into deeper relationship with God, the earth, and our communities.
The new prayer and reflection booklet, 7 Days to Tend the Earth, has a piece of original art, a prayer, a fact, and a suggestion for a small change for each day. Order booklets for yourself a small group at no cost to you.
Register Now for Fast for Change !
Why Fast?
Our belief is that hunger in a
world of such abundance is a matter of injustice. More than a billion
people are chronically malnourished. The coexistence of abundance and
abject poverty imply some changes are necessary to our daily life. As
followers of Jesus, we are being called to respond in prayer and
action. To "fast" really means to hold firm to an observance - whatever
it may be - which involves voluntarily giving up food, or whatever else
is standing in the way of a Divine calling...
How Can I Participate?
STAND UP and be counted among the people across Canada who are getting involved - Register your participation, and order free materials to create your own event!
PRAY and REFLECT by fasting from food however you can, in ways that fit with your personal health. Use the materials for worship and reflection found on this website. You can also fast from other things or practices that are connected to injustice.
GATHER with one or more people around a table that’s been set for supper, without the food. Instead of eating, share your reflections around the day of fasting. Share also your ideas for action.
SHARE your experiences with us. Take a picture or send us an email and tell us about your Fast, and a small change you think you can make.
ACT in solidarity with those who hungry. The small things we do in our daily lives to benefit those around us and around the world are sacred acts that enrich our own lives as well. Look into possible next steps for your community of faith to act on to promote food justice.
LEARN more about food justice.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is an organization committed to food justice, and invites people to become involved in various ways.