Finding Our Place at the Table: A Practical Theology of Food
We live in a city with both foodies and food insecurity, with artisan restaurants, farmers markets and fast food drive-through. We will explore some thoughtful Christian responses to all this disparity, to the choices we make as individuals and communities. What do the many passages in the Bible about food and shared meals tell us about the nature of God? How does what we eat relate to the well-being of plants, animals, people and our planet? How do shared meals shape our understanding of hospitality, gratitude and community? How does Communion bring all of these things together?
During the dark days of winter, gather together for four evenings of lectures, discussions and shared meals. Explore these food-related questions in the context of a family home. Be warmed by a cozy living room fire, and fed at a welcoming table.
Details:
Hosted by Heidi Teel. Space is limited to 14 people. We will meet on four consecutive Thursdays from 6 pm to 9 pm, starting Thursday Feb. 6th. The cost is $225 and includes dinner each evening.
There will also be a Saturday food field trip (details to follow).
Because this is meant to be a shared experience, we are only able to accommodate certifiable allergies, not food preferences. (But vegetarian possibilities will always be provided.)
Heidi Teel has been thinking about and preparing food for her family and others for many years. Most recently, in her role as Interim Community Life Minister at St. Barnabas Church, she put together a booklet entitled The Sacred in the Mundane: Meals, Tables, Dishes and Rest. She has been married to her husband Paul for 33 years, and they have raised three (now adult) children—all good cooks! She is the co-author of A Time to Read: Good Books for Growing Readers (For Those Who Love Books, Children, and God).
