Green Faith Day

The Green Faith Day organised by Tilehurst Methodist Church and CCOW offered lots of food for thought, prayer and action!

Over 100 people attended. The morning began with a panel of eminent speakers (pictured):  Dr. Paula Clifford, Head of Theology at Christian Aid; Revd. Professor Ian James, Diocesan Environmental Officer for the Diocese of Oxford and Emeritus Professor, Dept of Meteorology at Reading University; Mark Dowd, Campaigns Strategist for Operation Noah; Ruth Conway, board member of Operation Noah and leader of ECEN's education group;  Professor Sir John Marsh, Methodist local preacher and former professor of agricultural economics at Reading University; and Anglican solitary and academic Maggie Ross. 

Sixteen different exhibitors, offering information and advice on matters environmental, filled the exhibition hall. Workshops offered help with green and ethical investment, the process of becoming an Eco-Congregation, organic gardening, energy saving in homes and more, while a prayer labyrinth was in operation throughout the day. The afternoon closed with worship -- and a call for all attending to take what we had learned and put it into action. 

More details to come!