News from the Frontlines
Laudato Si, the Bee and Me
The Care for Creation Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Center (The Casa) met at the beginning of November to plan events throughout the winter months. This is the most active time for C4C members! Luckily, [...]
Garden Notes -Season 2: Some Lessons Learned
Garden Notes -Season 2 Some Lessons Learned By Nona Siegel Last fall I decided that I was going to translate my fantasies into action, and stop waiting for someone else to appear and make a [...]
End of Year Giving
Global warming seems so daunting. Recent hurricanes and wildfires and even drought underscore a planet in peril. Climate change is a reality and its effects are present NOW. With the rollbacks on the fossil fuel [...]
Movie Night at the Casa
As the intense desert heat fades, the primary season for activism on behalf of Pope Francis's Laudato Si Encyclical has begun again at the Franciscan Renewal Center. We are getting back to work with renewed [...]
Looking for solace in uncertain times?
If it all starts to seem to be too much, turn to Mother Nature for some soothing. Check out these community amenities for some space, peace, quiet and reflection. The Museum of Walking at [...]
“Wasted” Now Showing at Harkins Valley Art in Tempe
Food waste is not only linked to our country's vexing hunger issue but also has important impacts on climate change. It is estimated that 30-40% of our food process, from production to the table, ends [...]