"Green Faith" Day

On 17 January at Tilehurst Methodist Church, Christians interested in our responsibilities towards the environment will gather to explore issues and possibilities for action.

An opening panel features:

• Dr. Paula Clifford, Head of Theology for Christian Aid
• Mrs. Ruth Conway, board member of Operation Noah and leader of the Education Group, ECEN
• Mr. Mark Dowd, Campaign Strategist from Operation Noah
• Revd Professor Ian James, Diocese of Oxford Environment Officer and Emeritus Professor, Dept of Meteorology, Reading Univ
• Professor Sir John Marsh, Methodist local preacher and Emeritus Professor, Dept of Agricultural Economics, Readung Univ
• Maggie Ross, Anglican solitary and academic

Workshops include: 

• Children’s workshop on climate change (free for children and in the afternoon only) (Caroline Stocks, Volunteer Student and Youth Worker, Christian Aid)
• The Impact of Climate Change on Poor Communities (Amy Merone, Volunteer Development Officer, Christian Aid)
• Eco-congregations share their experiences (Maranda St John Nicolle, Coordinator, Christian Concern for One World  and World Development Adviser, Diocese of Oxford) 
• Green and Ethical Investments (Peter Chesworth, Financial Planner, Ethikos LLP) 
• Farming at Sheepdrove Organic Farm (Jason Ball, Manager for Biodiversity and Alternative Energy, Sheepdrove Organic Farm)
• Organic Gardening and Self-sufficiency (Terry Bryant, Tilehurst Horticultural Society)
• Treading Lightly – pathways of reflection (Sue Rowell, Layworker, Tilehurst Methodist Church)
• What’s Climate Change got to do with Organics (morning only) (Anna Batchelor, Communications Coordinator, The True Food Co-op)

There will be worship, exhibitions of resources, and more. Please bring your own lunch: coffee and tea provided. Tickets £5/£3. To register, email the form below to maranda@ccow.org.uk. 

Location

School Rd

Tilehurst

United Kingdom