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All New Cooking Class Series - Sign Up Today!

Join Compassionate Action for Animals for our newest 3-part cooking class series.

• Vegan Breakfast Foods (Wednesday, April 1) - See below for a description of our first class!
• Quick and Easy Vegan Cooking (Wednesday, April 22)
• Cooking Vegan on a Budget (Wednesday, May 6)

These classes are free (while similar classes can cost up to $50 or more!), but an RSVP with Alex (czosc001@umn.edu) is required. You are encouraged to sign up for all three classes, but space is limited to 25 attendees per class, so sign-up soon!

Time: Each class is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the date listed above
Location: Van Cleve Recreation Center's Kitchen, 901 15th Ave S, Minneapolis

(Free street parking available)

First Class: Vegan Breakfast Foods

Want to up the ante on your breakfast? Tired of tater tots or cereal with soy milk? Our guest chef, Cali Mastney, has a few tips to kick-start your animal-friendly day!

Cali has been a favorite chef at our previous cooking classes and has catered events for CAA.

Take a look at some of the dishes that will be prepared:

• Egg-Free Omelettes
• Fluffy Pancakes
• And more!

Be sure to RSVP with Alex, czosc001@umn.edu, today!

Christian Reflections on Animal Welfare: What Does the Bible Say About Animals?

Mark your calendars for this special event!

What does the Bible say about animal welfare? What are our obligations towards animals? Does Christianity condemn animal cruelty?

Join Compassionate Action for Animals for a thought-provoking evening filled with film, discussion, and food. The brand new short film produced by the Humane Society of the United States, Eating Mercifully, will be screened for the first time in Minnesota at this event. This inspirational film uncovers the origins of modern food production and explores varying perspectives from Christians of all walks. Following the film, we will hear from distinguished guest panelists Pastor Greg Boyd and Dr. Mark Berkson as they address questions from the audience. The event will conclude with a reception where attendees will be able to enjoy animal-friendly refreshments and interact with each other and our panelists.

About the Guest Panelists

Pastor Greg Boyd is a globally-known author, apologist, and theologian. He has authored and coauthored numerous award-winning books and academic articles and holds a Ph.D in philosophical theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He was a professor of theology at Bethel University for sixteen years, and is currently the senior pastor at St. Paul's Woodland Hills Church, an evangelical mega-church. The event's screening of Eating Mercifully also features Boyd and his thoughts on animal welfare.

Dr. Mark Berkson is a professor of theology in the department of Religion at Hamline University in St. Paul. He holds a Ph. D in Religious Studies and Humanities from Stanford University, and teaches courses in comparative religion, Islam, and the religious traditions of East and South Asia. His work has addressed such topics as comparative religious thought, interfaith dialog, death and dying, and preaching religious studies. Berkson also led a round table session on animals and religion at the annual American Academy of Religion Conference.

Info on the Event

This is a free event, and is open to the public. It will be followed by delicious refreshments and a chance to interact one-on-one with Greg Boyd and Mark Berkson. All--whether religious or non-religious--are invited to join us for this eye-opening and inspiring event.

Time: Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Location: Willey Hall Rm. 175, University of Minnesota's West Bank, 225 19th Avenue, Minneapolis

• There are no tickets for this event; however, it is recommended that you show up early to ensure good seating.
• Sign language interpreter will be available upon request.
• If you would like to put up our colorful promotional posters, please contact us.

For more information, please email us at info@ExploreVeg.org.

Funding generously provided by: MSA Diversity and Education Fund and Student Activities Office Event Grant

Dine-Out: Midori's Floating World Cafe

Join Compassionate Action for Animals at Midori's Floating World Cafe and find out why this Japanese restaurant has achieved the #3 ranking for Twin Cities restaurants on VegGuide.org! The attractive atmosphere and separate all-vegan menu of diverse and delicious Japanese dishes have certainly distinguished Midori's as a favorite for many. Bring your friends and mingle with fellow CAA supporters for a fantastic meal at this very veg-friendly destination.

Please RSVP for this event via meetup.com Questions? Contact our host and coordinator, Nicholas, at nicholas.orth@exploreveg.org.

Time: Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm. Location: Midori's Floating World Cafe, 2629 E. Lake St., Minneapolis