Fishes & Loaves – A Study of the Covenant between Land and Sea

niaz

We’re very proud of working with the Maine Council of Churches on their Fishes and Loaves project, a study and reflection about how our oceans and fishing communities are being affected by environmental changes.

Starting April 28 and through the month of May, congregations in Kennebunk and Bar Harbor will engage in a month long study of the ocean and the activities that affect its health.

Details for Bar Harbor events:

Wednesdays, April 28 – May 19 6:30-8pm

We’re very proud of working with the Maine Council of Churches on their Fishes and Loaves project, a study and reflection about how our oceans and fishing communities are being affected by environmental changes.

Starting April 28 and through the month of May, congregations in Kennebunk and Bar Harbor will engage in a month long study of the ocean and the activities that affect its health.

Details for Bar Harbor events:

Wednesdays, April 28 – May 19 6:30-8pm

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church

41 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

April 28 & May 5: Award-winning Film “A Sea Change” (shown over two weeks with discussions each week)

May 12: Film “Fishing Voices” /Speaker: Robin Alden, Executive Director, Penobscot East Resource Center, focusing on stewardship of the resource and challenges for Maine fishermen in today’s market.

May 19: Film “A Leap of Faith”/Speaker: Aaron Dority, manager for the Downeast Sentinel Fishery Project, focusing on creating balanced supply and demand for local seafood and community-supported fisheries for the greater Bar Harbor area

Details for Kennebunk events:

Wednesdays, April 28 – May 26 6:30-8pm

St. David’s Episcopal Church

138 York Street (Rte 1 South), Kennebunk, Maine

April 28 & May 5: Award-winning Film “A Sea Change” (shown over two weeks with discussion each week)

May 12: Film “Fishing Voices” /Speaker: Niaz Dorry, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance Director, focusing on stewardship of the resource and challenges for Maine fishermen in today’s market

May 19: Film “A Leap of Faith”/Speaker: Brett Tolley, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance community organizer, focusing on community-supported fisheries in Maine and the potential for a CSF in the York County area

May 26, 5-6:30pm: Chowder Supper, featuring local seafood

For more information, please contact the local churches involved and the Maine Council of Churches.