Here is is the end of the year, and I am very grateful for the work that we have done together for hungry people. As people of faith, it is imperative that we work together to battle injustices and advocate for the poor.
Here are a few of the things we have done this fall...
Many churches celebrated Hunger Sunday in October.
October also hosted at least 6 CROP Walks for hungry people held in the communities of Boulder, Broomfield, Estes Park, Ft Collins, Greeley, LaSalle and Windsor. St Andrew's Presbyterian and Apostles drew many members as they participated in the Boulder walk which benefited Community Food Share, Church World Service and Bread for the World.
At our Presbytery meeting in late October, attendees participated in Centsability (meal offerings for hungry people ) where almost $30 in pennies was raised and donated to Our Center in Longmont. Packets to starting Centsability were awarded to congregations too.
Just Eating: Practicing Faith at the Table curriculums were also given to some congregations, and leadership training was scheduled.
The Souper Bowl of Caring celebrations are coming soon- and youth leaders of churches should be receiving a mailing very soon. The mailing will explain that in addition to collecting the dollar donations, youth are encouraged to serve hands-on at the charity of their choice the Saturday before the big game. We're hoping to have over 300 Presbyterian youth involved in the service BLITZ this year.
If you have any questions about these or other activities of your Hunger Action Advocate, please contact me!
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