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)
- 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
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| Green Faith Day reg form CCOW final.doc [2] | 41 KB |
| Green Faith Day flyer-3b2.doc [3] | 111.5 KB |