Some staff members from Green Acre, a Bahá’í Center for Learning, and the Eliot, Maine Police Department created spaces for discourse about systemic racism in the wake of the George Floyd killing in 2020. Grounded in several Bahá’í-inspired principles such as the...
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My Family Table: Episode 2 – Fish Fry
My Family Table with Bonnie Wible & Tom GrastyGuest: Frank Robinson JrFood: Fish Fry Food, family dinners and the traditions of where we grew up are deeply tied to who we are. We hope to share some stories and recipes and learn a little more about each other. We...
Tom’s Take | Episode 3: Indigenous Resilience
In this episode we will continue to explore the theme of resiliency through three films about American Indian culture in the United States, its richness and its struggle to persevere and flourish. Two of the films are documentaries, one on the restoration of Native...
Dialogue with Police on Race Strengthens Understanding
By Leslie Farrell In Eliot, Maine, deep discussions on racial justice between police officers and Green Acre Baha’i School staff have been building bridges and changing hearts. Grounded in the principles of humanity’s spiritual nature and essential oneness,...
My Family Table: Episode 1 – Injera
My Family Table with Bonnie Wible & Tom GrastyGuest: Sisay SaberaFood: Injera Food, family dinners and the traditions of where we grew up are deeply tied to who we are. We hope to share some stories and recipes and learn a little more about each other. We might...
Food & Fellowship: Issue XXXV
Welcome to FOOD & FELLOWSHIP: Old & New Recipes from the Green Acre Kitchen. Each week we will share three recipes, both old and new. When the day comes—and it will—that we can sit at a table and break bread together again, perhaps we will all have a few new...
Food & Fellowship: Issue XXXIV
Welcome to FOOD & FELLOWSHIP: Old & New Recipes from the Green Acre Kitchen. Each week we will share three recipes, both old and new. When the day comes—and it will—that we can sit at a table and break bread together again, perhaps we will all have a few new...
Food & Fellowship: Issue XXXIII
Welcome to FOOD & FELLOWSHIP: Old & New Recipes from the Green Acre Kitchen. Each week we will share three recipes, both old and new. When the day comes—and it will—that we can sit at a table and break bread together again, perhaps we will all have a few new...
Food & Fellowship: Issue XXXII
Welcome to FOOD & FELLOWSHIP: Old & New Recipes from the Green Acre Kitchen. Each week we will share three recipes, both old and new. When the day comes—and it will—that we can sit at a table and break bread together again, perhaps we will all have a few new...
Food & Fellowship: Issue XXXI
Welcome to FOOD & FELLOWSHIP: Old & New Recipes from the Green Acre Kitchen. Each week we will share three recipes, both old and new. When the day comes—and it will—that we can sit at a table and break bread together again, perhaps we will all have a few new...