(Passionist) Eco Community Minsteracres In solidarity with the crucified earth by Martin Newall CP

What goes on Behind the Walls?
The new Eco Community at Minsteracres, currently Lya, Michael and Scott, have just published their first newsletter.

They write:
“It could be quite mysterious having a group of people working behind high walls, seemingly closed off from the wider community. Knowing a little about the three of us, there may be a temptation to fill in the blanks!

What are we doing here in the walled garden?

Firstly we are a Christian/Passionist response to the suffering of the earth.

• We wish to complement and support the ministry of hospitality and welcome at Minsteracres.
• We are forming a Christian Community in the mould of the new monastic communities.
• We are attempting to live a sustainable life. Growing as much food as we can, not eating meat, reducing dairy, moving towards a net zero carbon emissions lifestyle, reducing our waste and recycling and re-using where possible.
• We are outward looking. We are interested in the wider community and the wider world.
• We take time to discern how we might respond to the needs of others, creation and the environment.
• We are a place of welcome for all those in need of rest, a listening ear, nourishing food, quiet space, engagement with nature, whilst nevertheless seeking to have a contemplative element to our community.

To read the rest of the newsletter, download it here:  Eco Community Newsletter