Farm the Land, Grow the Spirit

June 4th – July 19th, 2012

Farm the Land, Grow the Spirit is our summer food justice internship program for Muslims, Jews, Christians, and those of other faith traditions ages 19-30. Interns will be part of the Community of Living Traditions, a multifaith, multicultural, and intergenerational residential community housed at Stony Point Center.

Farm the Land

• Learn how to setup and maintain a seasonal garden
• Gain experience in composting, planting, harvesting, tilling, and cooking produce
• Develop skills in addressing large-scale food justice issues
• Connect and interact with local farmers

Grow the Spirit

• Learn how food justice and nonviolence are embraced by Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
• Engage with people of different faiths and grow in your understanding of their traditions
• Gather daily for study and reflection within your own tradition
• Have fun kayaking, hiking, creating art, and enjoying local outings

All interns receive housing, meals, and a $500 stipend for the summer.

 Apply online*

*Update: The 2012 application period is now over. You are still welcome to apply and be added to our waiting list.

Testimonials

A majority of the activism work that I have done in my life has been very separate from my religion, learning how justice and Judaism are woven together is really encouraging. – Dara Wels-Hajjar, 2010 Intern

Even though I have done extensive study on religion, nothing compares to living with people of various religious backgrounds–not only living with them but working with them, studying with them, cooking with them, and participating in their religious traditions and visiting houses of worship. The experience is priceless. – Eleanor Held, 2011 Intern

An interview with a 2011 Summer Intern

Photos of our 2011 Summer Interns

Farm the Land, Grow the Spirit Summer Internship 2011
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