Weekly Newsletter from Christian Vegetarian Association CVA - February 21, 2026
From Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA)

  1. Fair Play
  2. "Faith, Food, and Compassion" Webinar
  3. All-Creatures.Org Newsletter
  4. 2026 Winter Jam Events

1. Fair Play

I would like to explore the notion of "fair play," which for decades has been the watchword of the high school from which I graduated many years ago.

We should adopt a broader understanding of play than the common idea of mere diversion. When children play, they do so with great seriousness. Although they often enjoy it, their imaginary games and competitions are meaningful to them and are not simply ways to pass the time. Likewise, the "games" in which adults engage—interpersonal interactions, financial exchanges, sports, and other competitions—matter deeply. Indeed, game theory does not concern trivial amusements but rather how people seek to advance their interests when interacting with others who have competing aims.

From this perspective, life resembles a playing field with many overlapping games involving many participants. The temptation to cheat for advantage is real, yet cheating can undermine the game for everyone, including the cheater. I will explore this further.

Stephen R. Kaufman, MD

2. "Faith, Food, and Compassion" Webinar

Wednesday, March 25th at 9:30 AM/ET and 1:30 PM/ET: Farm Sanctuary's first ever faith-based webinar titled "Faith, Food, and Compassion: How Christianity Aligns with a Plant-Based Lifestyle," specially designed for students in grades 6-12.

This presentation invites students to connect their faith with a plant-based lifestyle that benefits people, animals, and the planet and encourages compassion for all beings in their everyday choices. More detailed invitations with registration links will be sent as the date gets closer, or you register early at the links below:

Register Here for AM Session
Register Here for PM Session

I would appreciate your help in sharing this with your teachers. Please let me know if you have any questions. We are excited to welcome you and your students to explore this topic together!

Warm Regards,
Mercy Mize
Mercy Mize, M. Ed (she/her/hers)
Senior Manager, Education Program
mmize@farmsanctuary.org| Eastern Time

3. All-Creatures.Org Newsletter

This week's edition includes: High Seas Treaty adopted as Operation Krill Wars prepares to launch - how the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act will impact access to plant-based milk in U.S. schools - IDA India turns 30! - take a virtual tour of animal rescuer's Kitty Haven - animal friendships within and between species - animal protection organizations urge sponsors to withdraw support of PPG Paints Arena ahead of bull riding events - demonstration and successful outreach at Reptile Super Show - and more...

All-Creatures.org Newsletter, January 28, 2026...
https://all-creatures.org/newsletter/news-20260128.html

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In the Love of the Lord,
Frank L. Hoffman
and
Kindness,
Tams Nicholson

4. 2026 Winter Jam Events

For more details, contact Lorena at lorenavalenziveg@gmail.com. The CVA will donate $20 per hour to the animal protection charity of volunteers' choice.

2/26 PA Reading
2/27 NC Raleigh
2/28 PA Pittsburgh
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3/14 OK Oklahoma City
3/15 IA Des Moines
3/20 MO Springfield
3/21 LA Bossier City
3/22 AL Mobile
3/26 IN Fort Wayne
3/27 OH Cleveland
3/28 PA State College
3/28 MI Ypsilanti

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