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SUMMARY:ISRAEL | A Journey of Peace\, Presence\, and Prayer
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday (April 30)\, I leave for Israel. \nWhat began as a wedding invitation\nhas become a pilgrimage… \nA wedding\nPeace\nPrayer\nPresence \nAs I step into a land marked by deep beauty and deep conflict\,\nI go with a desire to listen\, to learn\, and to be present\nto the people and stories that shape this place\nacross cultures\, histories\, and lived experiences. \nAnd truly\, this trip\, like all of my life\, is ROOTED in Jesus:\nin His presence\, His love\, His way\, and His invitation\nto BE His hands and feet of love in the world. \nI go with open hands\nand a listening heart. \n  \n\n  \nTravel dates \nApril 30 | Depart \nMay 1–2 | Arrive in Israel and spend Shabbat with friends \nMay 3–6 | Unfolding\, still…\nA blend of time in historic and sacred places\,\nwith space for meaningful connection across diverse perspectives \nMay 7 | The wedding \nMay 8 | Travel to Eugene\nfor a mom’s weekend with our daughter\, Soph\, and her sorority sisters and roommates (and their mommas) \nMay 12 | Return to Denver \nI’ll share a few reflections after I return.\nWithout my computer along the way\, it will be at least the week of May 19 before I share updates \n  \n\n  \nSPOKEN WORD: One Human Family\n\nAs I prepare to go\, this has been stirring in me…A spoken word to carry… together.Drawn from Soulfully Ablaze—a reminder of who we are to one another. \nAs a global human family\,this is our momentto stop seeing one another as separate\,as other\,as strangers. \nThis connection with people we call our ownchanges things—it will change us.It will open the doorfor us to unleash more of who we are.It will fan the flameof our one-of-a-kind purpose on the planet. \nAt the heart of every issue\,\nevery conflict\,\nevery problem\nwe speak of\nin the news and in conversationare people: \nmothers\, fathers\, children\, grandparents\,brothers\, and sisters. \nThey are people with flesh—with legs\, arms\, eyes\, eyelashes\, and fingernails.They are peoplewith laughter and longing\,dreams and desires. \nThe purpose and powerof this way of seeing one anotheris that it forges a compelling\, compassionate connectionthat changes our thinkingand our actions alike. \nWe—together—become bound by belonging. \n\n  \nThank you for holding this journey with care and prayer. 🤍 \nxo\, -Sarah DT + the Seeds Fam
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LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Global Stories,Justice-Activism
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SUMMARY:The Welcome Table
DESCRIPTION:Where storytelling meets service and love meets justice—over a shared community meal.\nYou’re Exuberantly Invited!\n\nUPDATE: \nHead to this Seeds blog post for more stories from The Welcome Table\, photos\, reflections\, upcoming gatherings\, and ways to continue extending the table\, including:\n• local Colorado gatherings\n• Profound Purpose hikes AND paddleboarding AND walk + talks (WA Park)\n• Sunday Salmon community meals\n• Gather Suppers (ROOTED in Jesus branch of Seeds)\n• Thursday morning Zoom (virtual) Devotions/Prayer + Contend + Connect gatherings (ROOTED in Jesus branch of Seeds) \n\nThe Welcome TableFood. Culture. Community. \nGather for a global celebration of story\, flavor\, and belonging. \nJoin us for Cultivate: The Welcome Table—one of our most beloved gatherings at Seeds of Exchange. \nRSVP below\, please—so we can have a seat at the table just for you. \nThis night is so much more than a shared meal.It’s a feast of culture\, story\, belonging\, and celebration—rooted in love and overflowing with joy.And at its heart\, it’s an invitation into compassionate activism—ordinary love\, lived out in extraordinary ways. \n\nWHO THIS IS FOR\nEveryone. Truly. \nYou\, your spouse\, your bestie\, your neighbor\, your teen\, your grandmaThe weary\, the curious\, the joyful\, the seekingThe foodies\, the activists\, the storytellersThe introverts\, the extroverts\, the not-sure-what-to-expect-ers \nAll are welcome.Come as you are—leave a little more whole (and happy). \nFreely share this invite with anyone you’d love to gather with. \n\nFOOD + FUNDRAISER\nThis gathering carries a deeper intention for the evening. We hope this won’t simply be a meal\, but a meaningful\, shared experience—one that draws us together in a spirit of community\, generosity\, and purpose. \nWe’ll gather around a delicious Ethiopian- and Somalian-inspired dinner\, creating a warm\, communal table where story\, laughter\, and connection can unfold naturally together. (There will be both meat and vegetarian options\, along with some gluten-free offerings.) \nThis evening also opens the door to a meaningful opportunity to support children at Karamara Hospital in Ethiopia—where the effects of drought and limited resources deeply impact families and access to care. One of our storytellers\, Halima’s sister\, works directly at the hospital\, and funds raised will go straight into her hands to be distributed directly to families in need. | View photos from Halima’s recent trip to Ethiopia HERE. \nJust $50 provides food for a child in the hospital for an entire month. In our dreams\, we’ll raise enough to care for 20 children—an $1\,000 expression of love in action. \nNo need to bring ANYthing—simply come. We’ll have PLENTY.And if you feel moved\, you’re invited to give a little or a lot. \nThis is compassionate activism—simple\, meaningful\, and shared. \nDONATE \nIf you’d like to be part of supporting children at Karamara Hospital\, you can give in whatever way feels right to you. \nEvery gift—small or large—goes directly to families through Halima’s sister\, who is serving on the ground at the hospital. \nYou’re welcome to bring cash to give directly to Halima\, or give here: \n\nVenmo / Halima: @Halima-8157 (if prompted\, the last 4 digits of Halima’s mobile: 1610)\nPaypal / Seeds of Exchange (please include note: “Halima”)\n\nThank you for being part of this expression of love in action. All funds donated will be given to Halima and her community in Ethiopia. \nRECEIVE UPDATES via WHATSAPP \nJoin this WhatsApp group for updates\, stories\, and opportunities to support children in desperate need at Karamara Hospital in Ethiopia through Rhama’s Hands Foundation\, founded by Halima in collaboration with her sister\, who works directly at the hospital caring for families every day. Open this link to join:  Join the WhatsApp Group \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n6 pm — Gather + FeastWe’ll share a meal\, connect around the table\, and enjoy the beauty of being together—new friends and old—guided by soulFULL Seeds questions that help us truly hear one another’s hearts and stories. \n7:15 — PoP + StoriesWe’ll shift—family-style—into the living room for a PoP (Place of Pause)\, a moment to BE and breathe… and then step into the heartbeat of the night. \n\nOUR STORYTELLERS\nCome and hear the compelling\, courageous\, and deeply human stories of our sisters—stories that carry both beauty and weight\, resilience and hope. \nShamso\, author of The Jungle Didn’t Kill Me\, will share her remarkable journey across 11 countries before arriving here in Colorado. Through conversation and excerpts from her book\, she opens a window into survival\, strength\, and the quiet\, enduring courage that carries a person across borders and into new beginnings. \nHer story offers a powerful glimpse into the realities of displacement and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward with dignity and hope. \nShamso’s book is available on Amazon:\nThe Jungle Didn’t Kill Me on Amazon \nOr reserve an autographed copy by emailing Sarah DT and pick it up at our house on May 22. 💛 \nHalima will share her story through poetry and conversation alongside her beloved friend\, Christa—an experience that is powerful\, intimate\, and deeply moving. Through her words\, we are invited into the landscape of her childhood—where tradition\, family\, identity\, and survival are woven together in ways many of us have never known. Her voice carries both tenderness and truth\, honoring the strength of her people while giving language to stories often left unspoken. \nThese are not just stories to be heard—they are stories to be felt\, honored\, and carried. \nLean in. Listen. Learn.Be inspired and ignited—not only in your own story\, but in the story that reminds us we belong to one another. \n\nGLIMPSE OF PREVIOUS GATHERINGS\nWant to see what unfolds when we gather? \nHope Has No Borders | VENEZUELA\nInvitation\nYouTube Replay \nStories with Fatouma | ETHIOPIA\nInvitation\nYouTube Replay \nWatch and catch a glimpse of the stories\, the table\, and the beauty of what unfolds when we come together. \n\nAND YES… WE DANCE\nWe’ll close the night with joy-filled global beats—clearing dishes with laughter\, shoulder bumps\, and spontaneous dancing. \nBecause joy is part of the journey\, too. \n\nWANT TO HELP?\nIf you’d like to be part of our welcome and hospitality team—whether that’s coming early\, helping during the gathering\, or staying a bit after to serve on the back end—we would truly love to have you. | Email \n\nFAQs\nWhat should I bring?Nothing needed—just come.This is a food + fundraiser evening\, so your presence is the gift. \nHow much should I donate?Whatever you can. Truly.No amount is too small (or too large!). \nDo I need to RSVP?Yes\, please. It helps us prepare space and seating with care. \nWhat if I don’t know anyone?You’re in the perfect place.The Welcome Table is designed for connection—you won’t stay a stranger for long. \nCan I invite anyone?Yes\, absolutely. Please do. This table is meant to be shared—friends\, neighbors\, family\, coworkers… all are welcome. \nCan I bring kids?Kids who can engage in this kind of gathering are so welcome. \nWhat’s the vibe?Meaningful and relaxed. Soulful and joy-filled.Come as you are. \n\nWHY WE GATHER\nThe Welcome Table carries elements of: \nPlace of Pause — Guided reflection and soulFULL practicesCompassionate Activism — Justice-rooted action and advocacyA Feast of Food + Friendship — A global celebration of story\, flavor\, and belonging \nWe believe in the power of story\, shared meals\, and sacred pause to heal and unite. \nThis is how we live the heartbeat of Seeds of Exchange:cultivating spaces of belonging\, purpose\, and global connection. \nxo\,Sarah Davison-Tracy + The Seeds Fam \nThis is compassionate activism—ordinary love\, lived out in extraordinary ways.
URL:https://seedsofexchange.org/event/welcome-table-denver-community-dinner/
LOCATION:Seeds Gathering House – Denver\, 4326 Montview Blvd\, Denver\, CO\, 80207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Global Stories,In-Person,Justice-Activism,Location: Colorado
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