Berry United Methodist Church presents the annual Holiday Seeds of Change Marketplace, featuring fair trade coffees, tea, chocolate, clothing, olive oil, soaps, toys and much more. Fair trade vendors guarantee that the farmers and craftspeople who produce their products receive a living wage--enough money for housing, education for their children, healthcare, food and clothing. According to the New York Times, "[l]ike consumer awareness of organic products a decade ago, fair trade awareness is growing" (Fair Trade in Bloom, NYT, 10/2/07).
The Market will also feature local artisans' works for sale as well as a performance of Quest Ensemble’s Blue Nativity.
Homemade chili, baked goods and freshly brewed fair trade coffee and hot chocolate will also be for sale.
Berry UMC is a member of Chicago Fair Trade.
Labels: events, fair trade
Sunday, August 30th 10am-9pm
Giddings Ave between Leavitt and Oakley (~4750 N. and 2200 W.)
Free Admission! (Donation Jar for food, portraits and "photobooth")
Please join us in celebrating Berry UMC's 100th year as a welcoming community of spiritual seekers in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.
Burgers & Dogs (Veggie and otherwise)!
Games & Activities!
Arts & Crafts!
Fire Truck!
Bouncy Castle!
Face Painting!
"Photobooth" with Costumes and Stuff!
Portrait Drawings by Alex!
Cupcake Walk!
The World's Most Difficult Skee Ball Ever!
Plentyathlon Games!
Fashion Show!
Stomp Rockets!
Root Beer by an Award Winning Homebrewer!
Silent Auction including 2 tickets for travel on Southwest Airlines, gift certificates to area businesses and more!
Live Music by Tim Lowly Ensemble, Phil Forsyth Co., Maurice and More!
Outdoor Celebrations Services:
11:00am - Berry UMC
1:30pm - African Community UMC
Dance Party in the Street:
6-8:30pm
We are a church of painters, doodlers, musicians, homebrewers, filmmakers, actors, directors, sculptors, photographers, crafters, sewers, gardeners, poets, baristas, dancers, opera singers, cyclists, walkers, runners, fair traders, chefs, bakers, composers, writers, questioners, seekers and dreamers, not to mention our day jobs. The Berry Church building houses not only the Berry faith community, but we also partner with African Community United Methodist Church—a “Home Away From Home” for Ghana and Nigeria immigrants, and we are home for the Lincoln Square Arts Center and Theatre, as well as twelve-step groups, the Northside Green Party, a dedicated 5-nights-a-week ping pong club, La Leche League Parenting Group, and Hull House Lincoln Square Daycare, Headstart, and After School Programs.
For an updated volunteer signup sheet, click here. For a schedule of events, click here.
Labels: events
