Accidental Gods

Farm as Church, Land as Lover: Community. farming and food with Abel Pearson of Glasbren

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May 28, 2025
Abel Pearson, a dedicated farmer at Glasbren, focuses on building spirit-led communities that honor the Web of Life through sustainable farming. He discusses the journey from cultivating a small plot to managing 138 acres, forging deep connections with the land and local communities. Abel emphasizes the importance of community rituals, like May Day celebrations, in fostering inclusivity. He delves into seed sovereignty, biodiversity, and the balance of tradition and innovation in agriculture, all aimed at creating a sustainable future for the next generation.
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ANECDOTE

Birthday Breakthrough for Glasbren

  • Abel Pearson received news on his birthday in July 2023 that Glasbren got the tenancy for a 138-acre National Trust farm.
  • This moment was a huge affirmation of faith and a turning point in their farming journey.
INSIGHT

Farms as Spiritual Congregations

  • Farms can be reimagined as places of spiritual congregation and community.
  • This creates a deeper, sacred relationship with land and people beyond mere food production.
ANECDOTE

Maypole Ritual Builds Community

  • Carrying and raising a heavy alder tree for Maypole was as much ritual as dancing.
  • The collective effort bonded the community deeply through shared physical and social action.
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