The Adult Education Board is proud to bring you another Community Forum this fall.  The focus of these sessions is Ethical Consumerism –how the purchasing decisions we make can advance our principles of respect, dignity, and love for all souls.  While we can only scratch the surface of this critical subject in the few sessions we have planned, we do have some excellent speakers lined up.   This is not only a chance to become better informed as a congregation, but we believe an exciting subject that will attract many visitors. Not only add these dates and times to your calendar but please invite your friends and family to what we hope will be an informative and rewarding experience.

 November 1: CSA - presented by Trillium CSA Farm

A local Community Supported Agriculture organization, Trillium Farm has become the destination for those seeking fresh, local, chemical-free produce. Farmers Michael VanderBrug & Anja Mast will discuss the many benefits of this exciting trend in food production.

See Trillium Haven Farm Website

 November 8: Buying Local - presented by Local First

Local First is an organization that encourages a vibrant, sustainable West Michigan economy.  Elissa Hillary from Local First will speak about environmental and other ethical aspects of purchasing locally.

See Local First Website

 November 15: Conscious Commerce - presented by Clothing Matters

Since 1996, Clothing Matters has cultivated a world-class collection of responsibly manufactured apparel, in partnership with people committed to fair labor practices and policies that prevent pollution, conserve resources and promote social justice. Hear owner Marta Swain discuss how we can be more aware of the impacts of our purchasing decisions.

See Clothing Matters