Environmental Leadership

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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From: Come and See <grateful@comeandseefoundation.org>
Date: May 19, 2026 at 11:20:56 AM EDT
To: stars2man@yahoo.com
Subject: The day the Gospel went global

Why Pentecost still matters today

Dear Rafé,

Did you know that this Sunday is Pentecost?

Depending on your church tradition, it can be one of those church holidays that totally sneaks up on you.

Here it is in a nutshell: 50 days after Easter, the Spirit shows up, flames are involved, and people are suddenly speaking a bunch of different languages.

It’s a little confusing if you’re new to the story.

Thankfully, our friends at The Bible Project explain it way better than we ever could. (Scroll to the bottom for an excellent Pentecost education.)

Now, you might be wondering, Why in the world is Come and See emailing me about Pentecost?

Here’s why.

The celebration of Pentecost is based on a world-changing event that happened to the early church in Acts 2. It’s about people hearing the Good News in their own language.  Once that happened, there was no going back.

Pentecost marks the moment the Gospel crossed language barriers for the very first time. And that gets us REALLY excited.

At Come and See, we’re passionate about people encountering the story of Jesus in their heart language: the language in which they speak, dream, and pray.

So, yes; Pentecost is very much our thing.

This Pentecost Sunday, we’re inviting friends like you to help break down even more language barriers. To cross cultures and continents with the story of Jesus.

We’re not setting a goal. We’re just gathering friends, praying boldly, and watching what God will do.

Would you spend a few moments over the next couple of days praying for those who still haven’t heard the story of the true, authentic Jesus in their own language? That whatever barriers remain, the Spirit would break through?

We’re so grateful for you.

— Your Friends at Come & See

P.S. Here’s that Bible Project video we mentioned:

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Relationship With Land: Our Food Projects

Dear Fountain CommUnity,

As we move through our Matching Grant Fundraiser, we want to open a deeper conversation about the work this support is nurturing, beginning with our Food Sovereignty projects.

Food sovereignty is the simple but powerful understanding that communities should guide their own nourishment. It’s not only about having food available, it’s about having a say in how that food is grown, shared, prepared, and protected.

It restores the relationship between people, land, and culture by placing decision‑making back into the hands of the community. When we talk about food sovereignty, we’re talking about dignity, agency, and the right to shape the systems that sustain life. It is nourishment rooted in relationships.

The Fountain is supporting Food Sovereignty work in several regions. In the Black Hills, we are walking alongside the Oglala Sioux Tribe on Pine Ridge through a community food garden. In Colombia, we are supporting a food project with the Kaggaba people.

We also have a grant in progress with the Orinte Ezza Elders, through the Yusuf Offia Foundation, to strengthen their food sovereignty efforts in Nigeria.

Food sovereignty carries a depth that can’t be fully expressed in a short message. On Patreon, we’ll be offering a deeper look at what it means and how these programs are supporting community‑led nourishment and resilience.

Join us on Patreon

We’ll also be sharing a conversation with Milo Yellow Hair of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, who leads the Garden Project at Pine Ridge. His perspective offers a deeper understanding of the work and the wisdom behind it.

You’re invited to join us on Patreon where we can continue these conversations and share updates directly from the communities we walk alongside.

Thank you for walking with us and for supporting the communities we serve. We look forward to meeting you there!

With gratitude,
Terra Canova, Network Engagement
Zahra Indigo, ED
And ALL The Fountain Staff!

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Fwd: New Feature: Renew a Volunteer Opportunity

I’ve use this app for years. It was very effective in getting the Hillsborough County students that were required to do senior volunteer hours.

Subject: New Feature: Renew a Volunteer Opportunity
Reply-To: hello@idealist.org

Hi Eric,

I’m excited to announce that Idealist has released the “Renew” feature to help you attract more volunteers to your opportunities!

In addition to being able to Promote and Repost opportunities, you can now Renew your organization’s volunteer opportunities without creating a duplicate listing. This feature applies to both expired and currently published listings, and allows you to boost your organization’s volunteer opportunities to the top of Idealist’s search results.

Try it Out: Renew an Opportunity

All organizations can renew a volunteer listing every 45 days, but Idealist Annual Members have the ability to renew their listings every seven days.

I know many of you have been anxiously waiting for this update, and I hope the Renew feature saves you time when it comes to recruiting new volunteers.

Best,

Jennifer Bennett, CVA

Director of Education & Training

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Fwd: Welcome to the Sierra Club

We're glad you're here

Dear E.Rafi,

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For more than 130 years, Sierra Club supporters have explored the outdoors, protected unique landscapes and magnificent wildlife, and fought to keep our air, water, and local communities safe from disastrous pollution.

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We've gathered millions of activists, volunteers, and changemakers to fight for the places, people, and planet we all love. Your commitment to preserving natural wonders and protecting our future matters more than ever, and the work we do is only possible because of Sierra Club supporters like you. Together, we truly are powerful.

Thank you for being part of this movement.

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