Food & Agriculture
Next week my friends at Christian Aid are screening a new Guardian Film at the CCA. It’ll be a very interesting evening, I promise you that. I’ll be there, and so should you…
There is enough food being produced globally to feed everyone on the planet, but more than 1 billion people go hungry. Christian Aid argues that, properly managed, agriculture has the potential to put an end to global hunger.
But in order to farm their way out of poverty, people in developing countries must be given proper support from their governments and the international community.
With international business often competing with local communities for resources, how do we ensure a sustainable future for everyone?
The Guardian’s environment editor John Vidal reports from Ethiopia’s remote Gambella region, where foreign investors are pouring in to exploit land the government has cleared of people
Join us for a screening of the documentary film followed by an expert panel discussion and Q&A exploring the issue.
Free Tickets from the CCA Box Office 0141 352 4900
An Oz-Themed Photobooth
One my best buddies in the whole world is moving to the other side of the planet. As you can imagine, I’m pretty gutted. Nonetheless, it’s a good excuse to throw a party & rock the photobooth…
Partying With The Meads
The Meads Get Hitched
Persevere in Love
I read a really great book recently. The kind that lingers in your mind and makes you ask questions of your opinions for weeks on end after…
Lauren Winner wrote this great memoir a few years back on her journey, Girl Meets God. I found it to be witty, intelligent and deeply moving. The book I’m referring to in this post, however, was her second (I believe) – Real Sex.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Lauren writes with scathing honesty about sex, the church, and chastity. It’s less “don’t do it” and more “here’s how it forms you…”
I’m curious as to what my married friends, and my single ones, think of the quote below…
“Marriage consists not simply or even primarily of a personal relationship. Rather, it crystallises the love of the larger church community. The couple is not just two-in-one, but two together within the whole, with specific responsibility for the whole… They must persevere in love, because the community needs to see God’s love actualised among God’s people.”
(Julie Hanlon Rubio)
We tend to view marriage as about us and our partner…
What’s our responsibility to the church community then?
Fears vs Dreams
Loving this new video from TWLOHA…
Fears vs Dreams Road Trip. from To Write Love on Her Arms. on Vimeo.
UNTITLED
There are a few places I go consistently when I need inspiration. Blaine Hogan’s blog is one of them.
So when Blaine announces he’s writing a book? On the creative process?
BOOM! 
Yes please.
I read through it over the last couple of days, and loved every minute of it. I felt understood, but also, gently, kicked up the ass to get up, do the work, and keep going.
There were sections that had me close to tears; sections that pushed me towards my fears; sections that challenged some long-held assumptions.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough, for everyone, and maybe especially for those who don’t think of themselves as being “creative”.
Stop by Blaine’s blog to say hi, then go buy his book.
The Ood Cast
I have some incredibly talented friends. Case in point: as soon as they returned from honeymoon, Chris & Laura released the Ood Cast’s second album, Dirty Little Geeks. It’s an unashamed homage to their love of all things Doctor Who.
Check it out here, and send them some love.
I Love Food!
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