From 10:00am Saturday 17th Jan 2009 until 16:00pm Saturday 17th Jan 2009
17/01/2009 - 10:00
17/01/2009 - 16:00
Etc/GMT+1
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)
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.