The Serviceberry: All Flourishing is Mutual

Join us for our new sermon-time topic in the All Saints rear chapel. Reading pages 1-19. Laura Parker will lead.

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a thought-provoking exploration of how we can rethink our relationship with nature, economy, and community through the lens of reciprocity.

Drawing from Indigenous wisdom, ecological science, and real-world examples, Kimmerer challenges the capitalist mindset of scarcity and hoarding. She offers an alternative—one rooted in generosity, mutual care, and sustainability. Using the serviceberry tree as a guiding metaphor, she illustrates how nature thrives on cooperation, not competition. The book invites readers to embrace a new model of abundance where giving, rather than accumulating, ensures collective well-being.

All are welcome.