"Sint Sink," the indigenous name for the land that we minister on which is today called Mariandale, translates to "Stone upon Stone." In this series we will cultivate attention to the land we walk upon, both here in Ossining, NY, and all the places that you find yourself.

Each of our three guests will help us to explore land justice through a lens of Integral Ecology which recognizes that the "cry of the earth is the cry of the poor." Each session will deepen our attention to earth through prayer and conversation with one another as we remember the land, seek to live in abundance, and reflect on our response to unjust systems. You can register indiviually for each session, or for the entire series.

Is This Not the Fast that I Choose? Faith Practices of What and How we Grow our Food, with Edgar Hayes of Freedom Farm.

Wednesday, June 17th from 6:30 to 8pm on Zoom.

What is the connection between soil health, clean water, clean air, and faith? Edgar, of Freedom Farm Community, will discuss the faith practices of what we grow, how we grow it, and why we share our food.

Edgar Hayes: Co-Founder, Freedom Farm. Edgar Hayes is a Co-founder and executive director of Freedom Farm. He is also a CRE (Commissioned Ruling Elder) candidate in the Hudson River Presbytery of NY. After retiring from the FDNY for 20 years, he is currently doing pulpit supply preaching through the Presbyterian Church in Orange County, NY. On Freedom Farm, he assists with growing organic produce to share with people in need, teach youth and young adults sustainable agriculture practices, and how to live out one’s faith.

You can view the whole series here.

Upon Registration: Please consider supporting at a higher level or donating upon registration. Your payment helps cover expenses for those who cannot pay the full price. If you are unable to donate at this time, you are welcome to attend free of charge.

The Center at Mariandale and The Dominican Sisters of Hope are committed to making programs like this available to all who are in need of spiritual enrichment and healing. We wish you all good health, and hold you in our prayers.

To inquire about Scholarships, especially for college students, please email Liam Myers ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

How the Online Program Works

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