1. Annual Appeal for Support
The CVA relies on its supporters to print and distribute booklets for leafleting and all other aspects of its ministry. To donate, please go to www.christianveg.org/materials.htm.
2. Revised CVA Booklet – Comments Welcomed
We’re going to print a revised, significantly modified version of “Joyful, Compassionate Eating” shortly. We welcome comments and feedback. Please contact cva@christianveg.org by Sunday, December 24, if you would like to review a draft of the booklet.
3. Original Sin, part 20
Last week, I discussed how rejection of scapegoating can protect us, since anyone can become a victim of the scapegoating mob. This week, I want to start to explore how refusing to participate in the scapegoating process can be spiritually liberating.
Most people find that they derive their greatest pleasure by providing service to those in need. Those with the greatest needs are those who are most vulnerable to the scapegoating process – for example, those who are impoverished, those with disabilities, and those whose behavior seems “strange.” Siding with them and addressing their needs can be a source of great satisfaction and fulfillment.
Conversely, participating in scapegoating often generates a sense of disquiet, because at some level of consciousness we tend to recognize the injustice. This has been particularly true since Jesus’ time, because Jesus exposed how the scapegoating process is scandalous (which I will discuss in future essays). This has impacted everyone in the West, including non-Christians.
I will continue this discussion next week.
Stephen R. Kaufman, M.D.
4. Upcoming Activist Opportunities
Leafleting and tabling are effective, enjoyable ways to show our brothers and sisters in Christ that a plant-based diet is good for God’s Creation. When you volunteer for the CVA, the CVA donates $20/hr. to the veg. or animal protection group of your choice. We are particularly eager to get volunteers for Winter Jam, which is a huge, youth-oriented event, and the crowds have consistently been very receptive to our message. Contact Lorena at lorenavalenziveg@gmail.com if you can help.
12/28-31/17 TN, Gatlinburg
Xtreme Winter
01/06/2018 KY, Louisville
Winter Jam 2018
01/07/2018 MI, Grand Rapids
Winter Jam 2018
01/12/2018 FL, Jacksonville
Winter Jam 2018
01/13/2018 FL, Tampa
Winter Jam 2018
01/18/2018 PA, Reading
Winter Jam 2018
01/20/2018 OH, Columbus
Winter Jam 2018
01/21/2018 NC, Charlotte
Winter Jam 2018
01/25/2018 MO, Springfield
Winter Jam 2018
01/26/2018 IA, Des Moines
Winter Jam 2018
01/27/2018 MO, St. Louis
Winter Jam 2018
01/28/2018 OK, Tulsa
Winter Jam 2018
01/30/2018 OK, Oklahoma City
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/01/2018 AL, Mobile
Winter Jam 2018
02/01/2018 NM, Albuquerque
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/02/2018 AZ, Glendale
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/02/2018 TN, Nashville
Winter Jam 2018
02/03/2018 UT, Salt Lake
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/03/2018 GA, Atlanta
Winter Jam 2018
02/08/2018 IN, Ft. Wayne
Winter Jam 2018
02/09/2018 OH, Cleveland
Winter Jam 2018
02/10/2018 IN, Indianapolis
Winter Jam 2018
02/11/2018 MI, Detroit
Winter Jam 2018
02/13/2018 TX, San Antonio
Casting Crowns
02/16/2018 PA, Pittsburgh
Winter Jam 2018
02/16/2018 WA, Seattle
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/17/2018 OH, Columbus
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North LIVE
02/17/2018 OR, Portland
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/17/2018 OH, Cincinnati
Winter Jam 2018
02/18/2018 WA, Spokane
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/20/2018 CA, Los Angeles
Newsboys United
02/22/2018 TX, Corpus Christi
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North LIVE
02/22/2018 CO, Denver
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
02/23/2018 TN, Knoxville
Winter Jam 2018
02/24/2018 NC, Greensboro
Winter Jam 2018
02/25/2018 TN, Chattanooga
Winter Jam 2018
03/02/2018 GA, Atlanta
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North LIVE
03/03/2018 TN, Memphis
Winter Jam 2018
03/04/2018 TX, Houston
Winter Jam 2018
03/04/2018 TN, Nashville
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North
03/04/2018 MI, Grand Rapids
Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour 2018
03/09/2018 KS, Wichita
Winter Jam 2018
03/10/2018 LA, Bossier City
Winter Jam 2018
03/10/2018 PA, Philadelphia
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North
03/11/2018 MO, Kansas City
Winter Jam 2018
03/17/2018 OH, Cleveland
Newsboys United
03/17/2018 OK, Oklahoma City
Winter Jam 2018
03/18/2018 TX, Ft. Worth
Winter Jam 2018
03/23/2018 SC, Columbia
Winter Jam 2018
03/24/2018 NC, Raleigh
Winter Jam 2018
03/25/2018 SC, Greenville
Winter Jam 2018
03/29/2018 IL, Chicago
Winter Jam 2018
03/31/2018 KY, Lexington
Winter Jam 2018
04/06/2018 PA, Pittsburgh
Chris Tomlin
04/07/2018 MO, St. Charles
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North
04/08/2018 IN, Indianapolis
Chris Tomlin
04/08/2018 MI, Grand Rapids
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North
04/12/2018 IA, Des Moines
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North
04/12/2018 NY, Albany
Chris Tomlin
04/13/2018 OH, Cleveland
Chris Tomlin
04/13/2018 MN, Minneapolis
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North
04/19/2018 FL, Pensacola
Chris Tomlin
04/20/2018 FL, Jacksonville
Chris Tomlin
04/21/2018 OK, Oklahoma City
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North
5. This Week’s Sermon from Rev. Frank and Mary Hoffman