(from Jen G.)

We’re having a “Buy Nothing Christmas” Alternative Gift Ideas night at Emmaus House (112 Sheridan, Apt.2) on December 18th @ 7:30pm.  “Buy Nothing Christmas” is a national initiative started by Canadian Mennonites who offer a prophetic “no” to the patterns of over-consumption of many economically privileged North Americans.  “Buy Nothing Christmas” is inviting Christians (and others) all over Canada to join a movement to de-commercialize Christmas, live a Christian lifestyle that is richer in meaning, small in impact upon the earth, and greater in giving to people less privileged. See more at www.buynothingchristmas.org .

Come and share your ideas and/or get some ideas for how you can give meaningful gifts this year without having to purchase them! Bring and work on your projects, too! We also might be doing a short study on what the scriptures have to say about consumption, and how we as a community can support each other in avoiding it’s trappings all year long. Snacks/drinks provided. See ya then!