I was encouraged by the agricultural school at the Church of Faith and Hope, Iglesia Fe y Esperanza. Drawing from three different local communities and led by an agronomy expert, this school is a living laboratory teaching sustainable organic farming through hands-on learning. The people grow corn, tomatoes, papayas, and other crops using hand-made compost and organic liquid fertilizer made on site. At mid-day, we were treated to a lunch that featured produce grown on their farm. I was encouraged by the communities' devotion to smart, sustainable farming methods that don't rely on chemical fertilizer. I felt excited by the communities' excitement as they shared with us their project and their hope for the future. Once again, I was touched by the warmth of the communities' welcome and the bond of Christian fellowship we quickly formed. I realized again how privileged our Metro DC synod is to walk with them in the solidarity of our faith, a faith that unites all of us together with Christ, a faith that strengthens us and gives us all hope as we accompany each other in our faith journeys.
Jeff Carstens
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