Collaborating, connecting, and raising awareness, that’s the joint effort of Stichting De Groentedeler and the HH. Petrus en Paulus Parochie in Leiden and surrounding areas for the upcoming period. In this blog, Jan van Trigt and Regina Krowinkel share the story of the Caritas campaign through which the parish aims to draw attention to Stichting De Groentedeler this year.
The Caritas campaign
“Caritas means love,” says Regina Krowinkel. “During the Caritas campaign of the parish, we create awareness among parishioners and dedicate our efforts to Stichting De Groentedeler.”
Jan van Trigt adds: “Several fundamentals are combined in this project. The encyclical Laudato Sí emphasizes the care for creation. We have been entrusted with the earth, and we must maintain it in good condition. There has been some neglect, and De Groentedeler addresses that. This is a rather important matter to us.”
The fact that De Groentedeler annually donates a substantial harvest of fresh vegetables from the region to Voedselbank Leiden is a good reason for the parish to support Stichting De Groentedeler. “It is a way of caring for your neighbors,” according to Jan van Trigt and Regina Krowinkel. “These are organic vegetables, which can help break through barriers.”
Joint efforts for De Groentedeler
Caritas is an essential part of the Church’s mission. The Caritas campaign for Stichting De Groentedeler is a widely supported initiative within the parish. The Laudato Sí working group, the Diaconal Council, the Parish Caritas Institution, and the Secular Franciscans are enthusiastically collaborating on this project. “It’s remarkable that four of these groups from our parish are so actively involved in this,” says Jan van Trigt. “I think this is important, not only for the board but for the entire parish here in Leiden and the surrounding areas.” During the Caritas campaign period, collections will also be held for the benefit of Stichting De Groentedeler.
Join the campaign!
As part of the Caritas campaign, the documentary Onder het Maaiveld will be shown. Screenings will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Vredeskerk in Leiden and on Monday, September 23 at De Regenboog (Merenwijk) in Leiden. Tickets for both evenings are free, though donations to Stichting De Groentedeler are, of course, highly appreciated!
The documentary has been carefully chosen to raise awareness among parishioners and others interested in everything that lives beneath our feet. The tiny organisms we don’t see, but which influence our lives and the food we harvest from the earth. Are you curious about how this works and would you like to meet Stichting De Groentedeler and like-minded people?
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| Ticket Type | Price | Quantity | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmvertoning Onder Het Maaiveld - Vredeskerk - 19 september 2024 | € 0,00 |
| Ticket Type | Price | Quantity | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmvertoning Onder Het Maaiveld - De Regenboog - 23 september 2024 | € 0,00 |
Watch the interview at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSHeTWEcxcc
