Author Archives: megganmanlove

Around the table with Outdoor Ministry Professionals

Posted on November 18, 2013 by megganmanlove

I recently returned from the Annual Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Conference at Zephyr Point on beautiful Lake Tahoe.  This is the second time we’ve held our annual conference jointly with the Presbyterian Camps and Conference Center Association.  Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Who is invited?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by megganmanlove

Last Sunday while preaching on Luke 20:27-38, in which some Sadducees try to trap Jesus with a question about resurrection, marriage, and Levirate law, I ended with the story of the way my own mind has changed regarding Holy Communion: … Continue reading →

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Juxtapositions of Gleaning

Posted on November 3, 2013 by megganmanlove

Yesterday the 2013 gleaning season for Trinity Community Gardens came to an end.           When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest; … Continue reading →

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CROP Walk

Posted on October 23, 2013 by megganmanlove

Last Sunday afternoon I walked three miles in Caldwell, ID with five-year-old twins and a six-year-old from Trinity Lutheran Church.  It took a long time but it was a perfect fall day and in addition to seeing the community through … Continue reading →

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ELCA World Hunger Appeal Letter

Posted on September 27, 2013 by megganmanlove

Here it is, the latest ELCA World Hunger appeal letter, featuring Trinity Lutheran Church and Univ of Idaho Canyon County Extension:

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Food Preservation and Family

Posted on September 20, 2013 by megganmanlove

by Diane Helton No one was more surprised than I when I signed up to take a class last spring from the University of Idaho Extension office to become a Master Food Preserver.  Friends and family know I haven’t gardened, … Continue reading →

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Freezing

Posted on September 6, 2013 by megganmanlove

Last night was the final class in our Home Food Preservation Workshop.  We learned about freezing produce and we TASTED samples from all three classes.

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Hands-on Pressure Canning

Posted on August 30, 2013 by megganmanlove

Our Home Food Preservation Workshop continues, in partnership with Univ. of ID Extension. Last night’s class included lectures, lots of prep time, and waiting for our pressure-canners to heat up and cool down.

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Home Canning Made Easy

Posted on August 23, 2013 by megganmanlove

Our Home Food Preservation Workshop began last night.  We have spent grant money on supplies (most of them have piled up in my study–is there anywhere else to store things in a church than in the pastor’s study) and to … Continue reading →

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Recipe Submissions Welcome

Posted on August 20, 2013 by megganmanlove

We are starting to collect recipes for our cookbook (part 2 of the After the Harvest Grant). Requirements include: 6 ingredients or less (doesn’t include salt or pepper) Produce grown in Southwest Idaho The main ingredient needs to be the … Continue reading →

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