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Caring for Creation, an Exploration of Climate Change and Faith from a Biblical Perspective
Joe Cook holds a B.Sc in Natural Resources and the Environment (Univ. of MI), a M.Sc in Entomology with Minor in Soil Science (Univ. of MN), an MBA (UIW), a MTS (Oblate School of Theology, and a M.A. in Theology (St. Mary's University). He has worked worldwide in Natural Resources and the Environment with his last position being a Senior Environmental and Sustainability Scientist with the firm Consulting for Health, Air, Nature and a Greener Environment.
Find out more »Workshop: Celebrating the Season of Creation in Worship
Workshop for worship leaders and community leaders of all faiths. Will begin with a sandwich lunch, followed by a presentation of how Reconciliation Episcopal has used this new liturgical season to bring an awareness of God’s love for creation and our call to care for it to the entire worshiping community. Participants will be invited to share ideas for how they might use something similar in their own worship services. RSVP required. Cost: $10 for lunch (specify turkey or vegetarian).
Find out more »Healing the Earth, Saving Ourselves
A discussion led by Betty Dabney, PhD, on how working together to solve climate change can unify Humankind. Dr. Dabney is retired from the faculties of Texas A&M’s School of Rural Public Health and the University of Maryland School of Public Health. She has also worked for the Maryland Department of the Environment, for Fortune 50 companies, and has been an independent consultant in environmental health.
Find out more »Food Justice in the Era of Climate Change
Shared by Dr. Jeff Crane, author of The Environment in American History, Nature and the Formation of the United States. In modern America approximately 50 million Americans, including about one-fourth of all children, suffer from food insecurity. The food that is available is often unhealthy and produced in an industrial-agricultural economy that is damaging to both farmworkers and ecosystems. Community and urban farming offer some solutions to those problems while also helping urban populations prepare for the unpredictable impacts of…
Find out more »Foods from the Quran and the Bible & The Islamic Declaration on Climate Change
Enjoy a reception with foods mentioned in the Quran, Christian Scriptures, and Hebrew Scriptures gifts from God for all God’s people. Dr. Rolla Alaydi and Narjis Pierre with Foods from the Quran and the Bible, followed by a discussion with Narjis Pierre, Sarwat Hussain, people of the Dialogue Institute, and friends. All will be invited to discuss little and big things individuals and groups can do about climate change. Read ahead (optional): Islamic Declaration on Climate Change
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