Wine & the Bible - June 12
As we close out our program year, the Justice and Service ministry has put together an opportunity for us to celebrate and learn together in partnership with the Farminary at Princeton Theological Seminary.
The event is titled Wine & the Bible and will take place on June 12 at 6pm. Together we will explore the ways that wine is an important theme in the Bible and in the Christian tradition. In our time together, Dr. Nathan Stucky, Director of the Farminary, will invite us to think about wine and wine production as co-stewards in the vineyard, and Rev. Dr. Lindsey Jodrey, New Testament scholar, will invite us to read the Bible as wine drinkers. We will enjoy wine and the Bible together, exploring the themes of farming, creation, climate, shame, and the kingdom of God.
Wine tasting will be guided by Hopewell Presbyterians resident wine expert and ruling elder, Sandy Sherrard. Cheese plates will be provided by church member, Jen Smit, and Olson’s Fine Foods. Please remember to eat a full dinner before this event. We are asking people to sign up and to indicate whether they would be willing to carpool to the Farminary as there is limited parking. To sign up click the button below.
The Farminary is a part of Princeton Theological Seminary and a place where theological education is integrated with small-scale regenerative agriculture to train faith leaders who are conversant in the areas of ecology, sustainability, and food justice. It is designed to train students to challenge society’s 24–7 culture of productivity by following a different rhythm, one that is governed by the seasons and Sabbath. Formerly a Christmas tree farm and sod farm, the Farminary overlooks a pond and includes a 200-foot by 100-foot garden plot and a barn that is used for discussion and a place for sharing meals.
In the fall of 2021, Hopewell Presbyterian Church visited the farminary and learned about different methods of composting. This was a part of HPC’s commitment to learning more about creation care and ecology.
