Events

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.