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Manna Gum is an independent Christian non-profit organisation that seeks to promote a vision of life that is truly good news: for us, for our neighbours and for the world.
We publish articles, podcasts and other resources that provide a biblical perspective on economy, ecology and other important stuff.
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Manna Matters
Manna Matters is the quarterly of Manna Gum, covering topics such as Economics in the Bible, Everyday economics, Understanding the times, People living differently, Ecology in crisis, Poverty and Development.
You can sign up to receive Manna Matters via email or post or both! (see below). The paper copy is black and white, using 100% recylced post-consumer waste paper and envelopes.
May 2024
Articles in this edition:
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News from Long Gully
Jonathan Cornford
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The Early Christians on Property
Jonathan Cornford
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Post-capitalism by Design not Disaster
Samuel Alexander
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Beauty and Uncertainty in Timor Lorosa’e
Lauren A.
Download this edition as a PDF
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MannaCastOur monthly podcast
Episode 27
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Episode 27
Slavery in our Food with Heather Roberts
Which foodstuffs are most at risk of slavery? How does slavery get into—and out of—supply chains? On this episode, Jacob talks to Heather Roberts from Just Kai, an organisation which promotes slave-free choices in food. Food made with slave labour is hidden in plain sight in every supermarket – Heather’s here to tell us how we can be part of the change to a more just food system.
Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.
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Manna Gum seeks to live within the economy of God - frugally, ethically and through the generous sharing of abundance within the community of faith.
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ST MATTHEWS CHURCH, LONG GULLY 7PM, WED 26 JUNE
Public Lecture: Grief and Hope in an Age of Climate Change
How might ancient practices from within the Christian tradition help us in processing potentially overwhelming emotions and assist us to live well in the face of ecological uncertainties?
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Wednesdays 7pm, from 17th July (fortnightly)
Christianity vs Capitalism
A webinar series taking a deep dive into understanding capitalism and a Christian response to it.
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Publications...
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Coming Back to Earth
Essays on the Church, Climate Change, Cities, Agriculture and Eating
By Jonathan Cornford
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