Empty Bowls 2012  

Sunday, January 29
After a season full of gifts and holiday meals, the Empty Bowls project is a vivid annual reminder that despite all that we have, people right here in our area still go hungry.  In this still unsettled economy, the hunger needs locally remain high.  The point of Empty Bowls is to enjoy a simple meal together while at the same time helping our neighbors in need.   This year, for our 12th time, potters from the Clay Arts Center in Port Chester will be working with the middle school youth of our church to bring Empty Bowls to RPC.
 

Following worship on Sunday, January 29, all are invited to the Assembly Room at RPC.  There you will find beautiful ceramic bowls created and donated by local artists.  Guests are invited to choose a bowl (or two or three – they make fantastic gifts!).  With the purchase of a bowl, guests receive a meal of soup made and donated by Cornerstone Caterers.  Bread donated by the Kneaded Bread will be there to complement the soup.  Tables will be set so that all may sit and enjoy this simple and delicious meal.  After the meal, the bowls are to be taken home as a reminder that amid all that we have, there is always someone with an empty bowl. 

With all food, bowls, and help donated by local talent, the entire proceeds will be donated to the Town of Rye Interfaith Soup Kitchens in Port Chester.   Since its inception in 2000, the Empty Bowls event has raised over $50,000!

Come, be a part of this great event!