Practice the discipline of Buy Nothing New in October (NoNO). Let’s develop alternatives to the materialism of our culture as a way to live out our faith in Christ. What is ‘enough’?

• Permitted new personal purchases: Consumables, i.e. food and hygiene items
• Any other purchases must be used or traded: Thrift store, Garage sales, Freecycle, etc
• Do pay your ongoing bills!
• Post at least one comment a week on this blog letting others know “How’s it going?” and contribute to creative solutions to new purchases.

We’ll gather in early November for a viewing and discussion of the film “What would Jesus buy?”

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Co-sponsored with Epic-Remix——-  www.epic-remix.org

Great Celebration: 17 people, no beans and rice (well there were beans available)

Themes: feeling different than others, having to explain to others who didn’t “get it”, hunger and grouchiness, joy in the accomplishment.

Total Amount raised: $400, $750 so far.

Next Beans and Rice Collaborative– January 09 !

It’s exciting to hear all your questions, interest and plans to be involved!  If you’re wondering about the next step, here goes:

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